What does 'a distance L apart' mean?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the placement of a third point charge between two other point charges, with a distance of "L" units between them. The conversation also touches on the language barrier and the expectation for the asker to do their own work and provide a sketch of the problem.
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In this problem what does ' a distance L apart ' mean ?A –2.0 μC point charge and a 4.0 μC point charge are a distance Lapart. Where should a third point charge be placed so that the electric force on that third charge is zero?
 
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In this problem what does ' a distance L apart ' mean ?
? It means the distance between them is "L" units. I'm guessing English must be a second language for you.
 
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Yeah it is. thanks for the quick answer.
 
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phinds said:
? It means the distance between them is "L" units. I'm guessing English must be a second language for you.

Can you draw the picture of the problem?
 
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Can you draw the picture of the problem?
It is extremely simple so you need to be able to do that yourself.

Start by drawing two points and a line labeled "L" between them and go from there.
 
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phinds said:
It is extremely simple so you need to be able to do that yourself.

yeah you're correct, but just for checking.
 
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Special One said:
yeah you're correct, but just for checking.
On this forum, "checking" means YOU do the work, THEN we do the checking. We don't do it for you.
 
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Special One said:
Do me a favour and draw the picture of that problem please.
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yeah you're correct, but just for checking.
Please use the "attach file" feature to upload your sketch of this problem. Show where you think the 3rd charge should go, and tell us how you calculated that is the correct spot. Thank you.
 

1. What does 'a distance L apart' mean?

'A distance L apart' refers to the measure of space between two points, with L representing a specific numerical value. This can be used to describe the separation between objects, locations, or any other measurable distance.

2. How is 'a distance L apart' measured?

'A distance L apart' can be measured using various units such as meters, feet, or kilometers. The specific unit used will depend on the context and purpose of the measurement.

3. Can 'a distance L apart' be negative?

No, 'a distance L apart' cannot be negative. Distance is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude and no direction. Therefore, it cannot have a negative value.

4. Is 'a distance L apart' the same as 'a length of L'?

No, 'a distance L apart' and 'a length of L' have different meanings. 'A distance L apart' refers to the separation between two points, while 'a length of L' refers to the size or extent of an object or distance.

5. How is 'a distance L apart' different from 'a displacement of L'?

'A distance L apart' and 'a displacement of L' are different concepts. 'A distance L apart' is the total length of the path between two points, while 'a displacement of L' is the shortest distance between two points, regardless of the path taken.

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