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In Fig., particle 1 of charge +q and particle 2 of charge +9.00 q are held at separation L = 8.00 cm on an x axis. If particle 3 of charge `q_(3)` is to be located such that the three particles remain in place when released, what must be the (a) x and (b) y coordinates of particle 3, and (c ) the ratio `q_(3)//q` ?

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(a) 2.00 cm, (b) 0, (c ) -0.563
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