How to Calculate the Electric Field of Two Point Charges Along the x-Axis?

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To calculate the electric field of two positive point charges located at (0, a, 0) and (0, -a, 0) along the x-axis, the formula E = 1/(4*pi*epsilon naught) * Q/r² is used, where r² = x² + a². The electric field contributions from each charge must be considered, as they have the same magnitude but different directions. It's important to break down the electric field into its x and y components to find the resultant vector. Clarification is needed on how to properly combine these components to achieve the final electric field expression. Understanding these steps is crucial for solving the problem accurately.
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Homework Statement


Here it goes.
2 pontual charges (Q>0), placed in (0,a,0) and (0,-a,0): calculate de vector E(x,0,0) along xx

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I tried to use E=1/(4*pi*epsilon naught) * Q/r2
but when i make Q/(x ex + a ey)2 and (x ex + (-a) ey)2
i don't know what to do...
(I think i have doing something wrong)
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but when i make Q/(x ex + a ey)2 and (x ex + (-a) ey)2
This step is not clear.
Here r^2 = x^2 + a^2.
Here E has the same magnitude but different direction. Take its components along X and y-axis and then take the resultant.
 
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thanks
 
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