Calculate the direction of the electric field (21.34)

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The discussion centers on calculating the direction of the electric field generated by four charges positioned at the corners of a square, specifically one charge of -39 and three charges of -27.7. Participants clarify a typographical error regarding the phrase "diagonal passed throw," which should read "diagonal passed through." The confusion between electric and magnetic fields is also addressed, confirming that the focus is indeed on the electric field.

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Homework Statement


Calculate the direction of the electric field. There are four charges, each is at the corner of a square. One of the charges is -39 and the others are -27.7.

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The Attempt at a Solution


I already got the right answer, but I don't understand the wording of the second option. What does "diagonal passed throw" mean? Thank you all very much.
 
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Calpalned said:

Homework Statement


Calculate the direction of the magnetic field. There are four charges, each is at the corner of a square. One of the charges is -39 and the others are -27.7.

Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


I already got the right answer, but I don't understand the wording of the second option. What does "diagonal passed throw" mean? Thank you all very much.

It's most likely a typo for "through". Passing through a point makes more sense.

And is this question about Electric or Magnetic field? The title and your post seem to mismatch...
 
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berkeman said:
It's most likely a typo for "through". Passing through a point makes more sense.

And is this question about Electric or Magnetic field? The title and your post seem to mismatch...
Yes it should be electric field. Ah it's "through" not "throw" That makes more sense. Thank you again
 
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