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

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Cici2017

Homework Statement


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Homework Equations

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.