Which point has the strongest electric field strength in this scenario?

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The discussion centers on determining the point with the strongest electric field strength among three points (A, B, and C) influenced by two charges, Q. Using the formula F=kq1q2/r², the electric field strengths calculated are: B at 3kQ/r², A at kQ/r², and C at -kQ/r². Point B is confirmed as the strongest due to the reinforcement of electric fields from both charges, while points A and C do not exceed its strength unless they are significantly closer to one of the charges.

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Homework Statement


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The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to use the formula: F=kq1q2/r2
So at point B, the electric field strength is( 2kQ/r2) - (-kQ/r2)= 3kQ/r2
At A: (2kQ/r2)+(-kQ/r2)=kQ/r2
At C: -(2kQ/r2)-(-kQ/r2)=-kQ/r2
So B is the strongest?
Is there an easier way to do it?
 
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Cici2017 said:
Is there an easier way to do
B is the only one where the two fields reinforce, so it is a good candidate. It could only lose to A or C if those were significantly closer to one of the charges.
 

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