Electrostatics. finding the resultant force

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anyone can help me out? I've tried but my answer and answer key are differnet!

Homework Statement



three point charges lie on a straight line. find the resultant force exerted on (a) the -2[tex]\mu[/tex]C charge, (b) the 5 [tex]\mu[/tex]C charge

1 (5[tex]\mu[/tex]C) 2(-2[tex]\mu[/tex]C) 3(3 [tex]\mu[/tex]C)

distance b/w 1,2 = 2cm
distance b/w 2,3 = 4cm




Homework Equations



k q1 x q2 / distance^2


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