Calculating Charge Interactions: Half-Speed & Beyond

In summary, a fixed charge of +3.65 µC is held at the origin of an xy plane and a second charge of +5.11 µC is released from rest at the coordinate (+1.15 m, +0.810 m). The speed of the charge when it moves infinitely far from the origin is 9.07202 m/s. The question about attaining half the speed at a certain distance from the origin is still unsolved.
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Homework Statement



A fixed charge Q= +3.65 µC is held fixed at the origin of an xy plane. A second charge q= +5.11 µC is released from rest at the xy coordinate of (+1.15 m, +0.810 m).

a) (a) If the mass of q is 2.90 g, what is its speed when it moves infinitely far from the origin?

(b) At what distance from the origin does q attain half the speed it will have at infinity*?
(*Please note where most of the energy exchange occurs!)

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Homework Equations



Ei=Ef
KQq/r=Fe=qV
1/2mv^2


The Attempt at a Solution



I solved for a) and got 9.07202 m/s
Can't seem to figure out way to do b. Initially I just took 1/2 the velocity I got in a), plugged it into the equation KQq/r=1/2mv^2 to solve for a n R, but that's wrong. Any help is appreciated.
 
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1. What is the purpose of calculating charge interactions?

The purpose of calculating charge interactions is to understand and predict the behavior of charged particles in a given system. This can help in various scientific fields, such as chemistry, physics, and biology.

2. How do you calculate charge interactions?

Charge interactions can be calculated using Coulomb's law, which states that the force between two charged particles is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

3. What is half-speed calculation and how is it used in charge interactions?

Half-speed calculation is a method of approximating charge interactions by dividing the distance between two charged particles into smaller segments and calculating the force at each segment. This helps to improve the accuracy of the calculation and is often used in complex systems with multiple charged particles.

4. Can charge interactions be calculated beyond half-speed?

Yes, charge interactions can be calculated beyond half-speed by further dividing the distance between two charged particles into smaller segments. This approach, known as quarter-speed calculation, can provide even more accurate results but requires more computational power and time.

5. What are some real-life applications of calculating charge interactions?

Calculating charge interactions has various real-life applications, such as in designing electronic devices, predicting the behavior of molecules in chemical reactions, and understanding the dynamics of charged particles in space. It is also used in medical fields, for example, in determining the effects of electromagnetic fields on biological tissues.

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