Electrical fields between two objects

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To determine the point where the electric field is zero between two charges of -2.5 microC and 6 microC, a coordinate system should be established. The electric field equation E=(1/4PI(8.854*10^(-12)))*(q/r^2) is relevant, but the key is to find the distance from each charge to the point where the fields cancel. By using symmetry, if a point is 0.2 m from the -2.5 microC charge, the distance to the 6 microC charge can be calculated accordingly. This approach simplifies the problem and helps identify the exact location of the zero electric field.
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Homework Statement


Two charges are 1m apart, the first charge is -2.5microC and the second on is 6 microC, determine the point(other than infinity) at which the electric field is zero.


Homework Equations


E=(1/4PI(8.854*10^(-12)))*(q/r^2)


The Attempt at a Solution


ok maybe i am just really overthinking the problem at hand. but for my first attempt, i simply let E=0 and set it equal to the rest of the equation(with r=1) the thing is, i do not know how to find the point. (i'm assuming i am solving for q but i don't think that is right) I just do not know how to solve for the point
 
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You started off well enough. You are not solving for q; both of those are given. You are solving for something like r, except that is given, too, so that's probably what's confusing you. You have to put these charges in a coordinate system, and then give it some thought. Try to use symmetry to make this problem as simple as possible. Hint: if a point in space is 0.2 m from -2.5~\mu{}C, then how far away is it from +6.0~\mu{}C?
 
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