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Four positive charges are fixed at the corners of a square, as shown above. Three of the charges have magnitude Q, and the fourth charge has a magnitude 2Q. Point P is at the center of the square at a distance r from each charge.

What is the magnitude of the electric field at point P ?

(A) Zero 

(B) kQ/r

(C) 2kQ/r

(D) 4kQ/r2 

(E) 5kQ/r2

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The correct option is: (B) kQ/r

Explanation:

The electric field cancels from symmetry all but +Q remaining in the upper right corner and E = kQ/r2

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