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Two particles have charges Q and −Q (equal magnitude and opposite sign). For a net force of zero to be exerted on a third charge it must be placed:

A. midway between Q and −Q

B. on the perpendicular bisector of the line joining Q and −Q, but not on that line itself

C. on the line joining Q and −Q, to the side of Q opposite −Q

D. on the line joining Q and −Q, to the side of −Q opposite Q

E. at none of these places (there is no place)

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E. at none of these places (there is no place)

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