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How Accurate Is Your Electric Field Calculation?

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Diagram of two point charges q1 and q2 on the x-axis separated by distance d, with point P located directly above q2 at height d, plus the printed problem statement and a student's worked attempt at the x-component of the electric field.

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Looks like a finger problem in your final step.

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Check your calculation. I think you are out by a factor of 10^2.

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