Calculate the electric force on a charge, q near two charges, +Q and -Q, as shown in (a) and (b). Also note any place(s) that you could place q and the force would be zero. Leave your answer in terms of q, Q, a, and k or 47€0.

Calculate the electric force on a charge, q near two charges, +Q and -Q, as shown in (a) and (b). Also note any place(s) that you could place q and the force would be zero. Leave your answer in terms of q, Q, a, and k or 47€0.

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