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MiniOreo1998
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Homework Statement
Examine the charge distribution shown.
a) Find the net force on charge 1
b) What is the net electric field acting on charge 1 (Haven't gotten to this yet. I know I won't be given the answer, however, even a hint on building intuition would be appreciated)
I've plugged my numbers into a very similar question that I've been given and have followed the procedure to the best of my ability. Feel free to tell me I'm completely wrong if that's the case.
Homework Equations
F=kq1q2/r2
ε = kq1/r12 + kq2/r22
The Attempt at a Solution
FE 2,1 = FE 3,1 = kq1q2/r2
FE 2,1 = FE 3,1 = (9.0x10^9)(2.0x10^-5)(3.0x10^-5)/(2.0)^2
FE 2,1 = FE 3,1 = 1.35 N
Fnet = √ 1.35^2+1.35^2 = 1.9N
Ɵ=tan-1 (1)
Ɵ=45 deg [NE]
Fnet = 1.9 N [45 deg NE]
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