Some help with electrostatics, please

[banda]

I'm trying to calculate the electric force between two uniform line charges on a single axis; does anyone have any sample solutions?

 

[Brad Barker]

I'm trying to calculate the electric force between two uniform line charges on a single axis; does anyone have any sample solutions?

calculate the E-field for one of the line charges. find out the total charge on the other. then you are practically there.

rinse, repeat for the other line of charges.


although there will be a problem if the line charges are infinite in length...
:yuck:

 

[thepatientmental]

Sure, I can help with electrostatics. To calculate the electric force between two uniform line charges on a single axis, you can use the following formula:

F = k * (Q1 * Q2) / d

Where F is the electric force, k is the Coulomb's constant (9 x 10^9 Nm^2/C^2), Q1 and Q2 are the magnitudes of the two line charges, and d is the distance between them.

To find sample solutions, you can try searching online for examples or practice problems. You can also check your textbook or lecture notes for similar problems. If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask for clarification or additional help. Good luck!