The net force on the charge placed at origin

In summary, net force is defined as the overall force acting on an object, taking into account the magnitude and direction of all forces acting on the object. It is calculated by adding together all individual forces and the formula for this is Fnet = ∑F. The placement of a charge does not affect the net force on it, as long as the other forces acting on the charge remain the same. The magnitude and direction of the net force on a charge placed at the origin is affected by individual forces such as electric and magnetic forces, as well as the distance between the charge and other charged objects.
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If infinite number of charges placed along x-axis .At x=1, 1μC , x=2, 2μC, x=3, 3μC so on. Find the net force on charge 1μC placed at origin.Formula used
(1/4πε)*q1*q2/r²

Solved from this formula but stuck in a series

 
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1. What is the definition of net force?

The net force is the overall force acting on an object, taking into account the magnitude and direction of all forces acting on the object.

2. How is net force calculated?

Net force is calculated by adding together all the individual forces acting on an object, taking into account their respective magnitudes and directions.

3. What is the formula for calculating net force?

The formula for calculating net force is Fnet = ∑F, where Fnet is the net force, and ∑F is the sum of all the individual forces acting on the object.

4. How does the placement of the charge affect the net force on it?

The placement of the charge does not affect the net force on it, as long as the other forces acting on the charge remain the same. The net force is determined by the vector sum of all forces, regardless of the position of the charge.

5. What factors affect the magnitude and direction of the net force on a charge placed at the origin?

The magnitude and direction of the net force on a charge placed at the origin are affected by the individual forces acting on the charge, such as electric and magnetic forces, as well as the distance between the charge and other charged objects.

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