2. Two charges at fixed locations produce an electric field as shown below. If point charge. Y. is negative, which direction will it travel?

sum of the two forces as both point to the right is a force that points to the right,

Explanation:

The force on the cast load at point Y is given by

        F = q_y  E

force is a vector magnitude so its result is

        ∑ F = Fₐ + F_b

indicate that the charge at y is negative, we analyze the direction of the force created by each charge

Charge A

as the electric field is incoming the charge is negative and as the test charge is negative both repel each other, consequently the force points to the right

Charge B

in this case the electric field lines are salient, therefore the charge is positive, consequently the force on the charge at y is attractive and points to the right

the sum of the two forces as both point to the right is a force that points to the right, that is, in the direction of the charge located at B