Calculate force on point charges

Thread starter Shivansh Mathur
Start date Dec 1, 2015
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To calculate the force on point charges 2Q and -Q/2, the formula F = k.q1.q2 / d^2 is used, where k is the electrostatic constant. The user initially finds the force on 2Q by summing the charges on the left side before applying the formula. For the charge -Q/2, the same approach applies, but it's important to consider that forces are vectors, which means both magnitude and direction must be accounted for. The discussion emphasizes the need to treat forces as vector quantities in calculations. Understanding these principles is essential for accurate force calculations between point charges.

Dec 1, 2015

Shivansh Mathur

Find the force on 2Q and -Q/22. Force between two point charges is given by : F = k.q1.q2 / d[2][/SUP]

The Attempt at a Solution

To find the force on 2q, I added the charges on left side and then calculated it using the formula.

But how do we do it for -Q/2.

Please guide me. Thanks

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Dec 1, 2015

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Same way. But we keep in mind that forces are vectors, with a magnitude and a direction.

Dec 2, 2015

Shivansh Mathur

Yeah. Thanks

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