Coulomb's Law and the net electric field

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The discussion focuses on calculating the net electric field produced by two point charges, q1 = -5.60 nC and q2 = -14.0 nC, separated by 25.0 cm. The net electric field at point A is determined to be 10,360 N/C directed to the right, while at point B, it is 6,068.6 N/C, also directed to the right. Additionally, the force exerted on a proton at point A is calculated using the formula: Force = Net electric field at A × Charge of the proton.

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1. Homework Statement

Two point charges q1 = -5.60 nC, and q2 = -14.0 nC are separated by 25.0 cm (see figure below).

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(a) Find the net electric field these charges produce at point A
magnitude 10360 N/C
direction is to the right

(b) Find the net electric field these charges produce at point B.
magnitude 6068.6 N/C
direction is to the right

(c) What would be the magnitude and direction of the electric force this combination of charges would produce on a proton at A?
magnitude ______ N
direction is to the right


3. The Attempt at a Solution
Okay well you can see that I figured out all of the answers except for the last magnitude, it seems to be really easy but I think I am just doing something little wrong, not sure.
Can someone please help with what I have to do?
Thank you!
 
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Force on the proton = Net electric field at A*charge on the proton.
 
okay thank you very much!
 

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