Twelve equal charges, q, are situated at the comers of a regular 12-sided polygon. What is the net force on a test charge Q at the center? (b) Suppose one of the 12 q's is removed. What is the force on Q? Explain your reasoning carefully

Twelve equal charges, q, are situated at the comers of a regular 12-sided polygon. What is the net force on a test charge Q at the center? (b) Suppose one of the 12 q's is removed. What is the force on Q? Explain your reasoning carefully

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