If they attract they move towards each other, so regardless of which one is positive and which is negative, force will be directed to the right.
right?
I get confused because it is explained to us that convention is charge goes out of a positive <-----+-----> and into a negative...
If 2 is + and 3 is -, what is force on 2?
If 3 is + and 2 is -, what is force on 2?
I know opposites attract, but what does that mean for force on 2?
thanks.
because I don't understand what the question is asking. to me, b and c are asking the same thing.
B) right if the two charges have opposite signs. 2 could be + or - and 3 could be + or -
C) left if the two charges have opposite signs. 2 could be + or - and 3 could be + or -
if 2 is + and...
I had a question about this question, too.
I guessed...
a. true
b. false - if 2 is positive and 3 is negative, the force on 2 from 3 is to the right (charge from positive goes out and is attracted to negative) vice versa if 2 is negative and 3 is positive.
c. false
d. true
e. false
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