Question 1 Two equal but opposite point charges of -q and +q are placed at points 0.5 cm apart. At the middle of the line connecting the two points the strength of the electric field is E= 1.8 MV/m. Calculate the charge q in nC.

Question 1 Two equal but opposite point charges of -q and +q are placed at points 0.5 cm apart. At the middle of the line connecting the two points the strength of the electric field is E= 1.8 MV/m. Calculate the charge q in nC.

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