Two Protons (P₁ and P₂)and an Electron (E)lie on a Straight

Multiple Choice

Two protons (p₁ and p₂) and an electron (e) lie on a straight line, as shown.The directions of the force of p₁ on e, the force of p₂ on e, and the total force on e, respectively, are:

A) " $\rightarrow$ , $\leftarrow$ , $\rightarrow$ "
B) " $\leftarrow$ , $\rightarrow$ , $\rightarrow$ "
C) " $\rightarrow$ , $\leftarrow$ , $\leftarrow$ "
D) " $\leftarrow$ , $\rightarrow$ , $\leftarrow$ "
E) " $\leftarrow$ , $\leftarrow$ , $\leftarrow$ "