Two point charges, q1 = 10 nC and q2 = 5.0 nC are momentarily stationary at x = 4.0 cm and at y = –2.0 cm, respectively (use an x-y coordinate system). Find the magnitude and direction of the total electric field due to the point charges at the origin (0,0).

Imagine that you have two balloons (or, better yet, actually inflate two balloons, if possible). create static electricity around one of the balloons by rubbing it against your hair or your sweater and then bring that balloon close to the other balloon, which has not been charged. try this with at least one other object—and for variety in the discussion, avoid using an object already described by your classmates. then, for your initial post to the discussion, answer the following questions: what happened with the two balloons?