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In Fig. four particles form a square. The charges are `q_(1) = q_(4) = Q` and `q_(2) = q_(3) = q`. (a) What is Q/q is the net electrostatic force on particles 2 and 3 is zero ? (b) Is there any value of q makes the net electrostatic force on each of the four particles zero ? Explain.

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(a) -0.354, (b) No
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