What is the Force on the +q Charge?

In summary, The problem involves finding the force on a +q charge located at the z-axis, while there is also a -2q charge located at the same axis. The equation used is F=-1/4pie Eo (q2/(2d)2, and the answer is -1/4pieEo(29q2/72d2. The method of images would only be used if there was a conductive surface present, such as the grounded xy plane mentioned in the problem.
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Homework Statement


Find the force on +q . Theres a graph which has +q on 3d in the z axis and -2q on d in the z axis


Homework Equations


F=-1/4pie Eo (q2/(2d)2


The Attempt at a Solution


I don't understand why you need to add mirror image of the charges to find the force.
I know how to solve the problem from there.
The answer is -1/4pieEo(29q2/72d2
 
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method of images would only be used if there was a conductive surface somewhere on that graph you are forgetting to tell us about
 
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o that makes sense thanks yea it says says xy plane is grounded conductor. didnt think that matters but now i know lol
 

1. What is the formula for finding the force on a +q charge?

The formula for finding the force on a +q charge is F = qE, where F is the force, q is the charge, and E is the electric field.

2. How do you determine the direction of the force on a +q charge?

The direction of the force on a +q charge is determined by the direction of the electric field. The force will be in the same direction as the electric field if the charge is positive, and in the opposite direction if the charge is negative.

3. Can the force on a +q charge be negative?

No, the force on a +q charge cannot be negative. Since the charge is positive, the force will always be in the same direction as the electric field, which is defined as being positive.

4. How does the distance between charges affect the force on a +q charge?

The force on a +q charge is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between charges. This means that as the distance between charges increases, the force decreases, and vice versa.

5. How can you calculate the magnitude of the force on a +q charge?

To calculate the magnitude of the force on a +q charge, you can use the formula F = qE, where q is the charge and E is the electric field. Alternatively, you can also use Coulomb's Law, which states that the magnitude of the force is equal to kqQ/r^2, where k is the Coulomb's constant, q and Q are the charges, and r is the distance between them.

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