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In the \( (x, y, z) \) coordinate system, three point charges \( Q \), \( Q \), and \( \alpha Q \) are located in free space at \( (-1, 0, 0) \), \( (1, 0, 0) \), and \( (0, -1, 0) \), respectively. The value of \( \alpha \) for the electric field to be zero at \( (0, 0.5, 0) \) is _____ (rounded off to 1 decimal place).

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When solving for the electric field, ensure the superposition principle is applied correctly. Calculate contributions from each charge and resolve components along the axes for symmetry.
Updated On: Feb 3, 2026
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Correct Answer: -1.61

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