What is the Electric Field Intensity Midway Between Two Point Charges?

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The electric field intensity midway between two point charges of +30μC and -9μC, separated by 20.0 cm, can be calculated using the formula for electric field E = kQ/r². At the midpoint, which is 10 cm from each charge, the electric field contributions from both charges must be considered. The positive charge contributes a field directed away from it, while the negative charge contributes a field directed towards it. The resultant electric field will point towards the negative charge, reflecting the net effect of both fields.

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Homework Statement



Two point charges of +30μC and -9μC are separated by a distance of 20.0 cm. What is the intensity of electric field E midway between these two charges?

Homework Equations



force electric= kQq/ r^2
Electric field= force elctric /q
= k X Q / r^2

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried finding the electric field intensity for both point chrages at 10 cm and tried adding them together but that didn't work..
 
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Is that really how the problem is worded.
I don't believe electric fields to have an intensity...

I would just find the value of the electric fields at the half way distance and add them up. Then the overall field will point toward the negative charge.
 

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