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Two negative charges of -1 C each are placed at opposite ends of a meterstick. (a) Could...

Two negative charges of -1 C each are placed at opposite ends of a meterstick. (a) Could a free electron be placed somewhere on the meterstick so that it would be in static equilibrium (zero net force)? How about a proton? (b) Could an electron or a proton be placed anywhere beyond the ends of the meterstick so that it would be in static equilibrium? Explain.

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