Electric force of attraction between forces.

In summary, the electric force of attraction between forces is the force that exists between two charged objects and is affected by the magnitude of the charges and the distance between them. It is calculated using Coulomb's law and can be both attractive and repulsive. This force is one of the four fundamental forces of nature and plays a crucial role in many everyday phenomena.
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Problem:
What is the electric force of attraction between charges of 3 C and -10 C separated by a distance of 5 m?

Equation: F= k x (Q x q / r^2)
3 x -10 / 5^2 = -1.2 x 8.99E9 = 1.08 E10 N.

Using this equation and the answer I found, I still am getting the wrong answer. Not sure what I am doing wrong but any help would be nice!
 
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Your calculation does not make sense.
3x(-10)/5^2 does not give that number you show there.
You forgot to include k?
The final result looks OK.
 
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So 1.08 E10 is the right answer?
 

Related to Electric force of attraction between forces.

1. What is electric force of attraction between forces?

Electric force of attraction between forces is the force that exists between two charged objects. It is the force that pulls the objects towards each other due to their opposite charges.

2. What factors affect the electric force of attraction between forces?

The electric force of attraction between forces is affected by the magnitude of the charges on the objects and the distance between them. The force increases as the charges increase and decreases as the distance between the objects increases.

3. How is the electric force of attraction between forces calculated?

The electric force of attraction between forces is calculated using Coulomb's law, which states that the force is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the objects.

4. Can the electric force of attraction between forces be attractive and repulsive?

Yes, the electric force of attraction between forces can be both attractive and repulsive. When the charges on the objects are opposite, the force is attractive. When the charges are the same, the force is repulsive.

5. How does the electric force of attraction between forces compare to other types of forces?

The electric force of attraction between forces is one of the four fundamental forces of nature, along with gravity, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force. It is responsible for many everyday phenomena, such as the attraction between charged objects and the stability of atoms and molecules.

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