question re electrostatic charge

rrosenthal

Somewhat of a rudimentary question. Not sure it belongs in the QM forum-----2 electrons--one on left----one on right----1 cm apart. A repulsive force exists betw the two. Now a 3rd electron is brought in on left. Will this increase the repulsive force on the electron on the right----or to feel the effect of the 3rd electron, will an additional electron have to be brought in on the right----????-----R Rosenthal

Simon Bridge

Each electron feels the net field of both the other electrons.

So - yes, bringing another electron up on the left will increase the repulsive force on the RH electron.

You are also right - this is not QM.

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Simon Bridge Recognitions: Homework Help	Each electron feels the net field of both the other electrons. So - yes, bringing another electron up on the left will increase the repulsive force on the RH electron. You are also right - this is not QM.