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because all of the forces cancel out, so it is not moving with balanced forces.
So that we do not contaminate it with microorganisms or garbage or other human stuff.
It is required an infinite work. The additional electron will never reach the origin.
In fact, assuming the additional electron is coming from the positive direction, as it approaches x=+1.00 m it will become closer and closer to the electron located at x=+1.00 m. However, the electrostatic force between the two electrons (which is repulsive) will become infinite when the second electron reaches x=+1.00 m, because the distance d between the two electrons is zero:

So, in order for the additional electron to cross this point, it is required an infinite amount of work, which is impossible.
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Yes! Light from the sun can affect the materials certain carpets are made out of. The usual effect being the dye in the carpet being "washed out" or "dried out" as the sun beams down on it. When this happens, the carpet will usually lose its color, causing it to fade.