Coulombs Law, 3 charges 3 dimensions.

In summary, Coulomb's Law is a fundamental law in physics that describes the interaction between charged particles. It can be extended to apply to 3 charges by using vector addition, and the formula for Coulomb's Law is F = k(q1q2/r^2). This law applies in 3 dimensions and has many real-world applications in fields such as electronics, chemistry, and technology development.
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Homework Statement



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Homework Equations



Fe = (kq1q2)/r^2

The Attempt at a Solution



So for part A and B what is the best way to go about doing this? Could I find the distance between the charges and just use coulombs formula?
 
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That looks like the right approach.
 
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Yes, using Coulomb's Law is the best approach for solving this problem. You can find the distance between the charges and use the formula Fe = (kq1q2)/r^2 to calculate the force between each pair of charges. Remember to take into account the direction of the force as well, as it will depend on the charges and their relative positions in the three dimensions. Additionally, make sure to use the appropriate units for charge (Coulombs) and distance (meters) to get the correct result. Good luck!
 

1. What is Coulomb's Law?

Coulomb's Law is a fundamental law in physics that describes the interaction between charged particles. It states that the force between two charged particles is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

2. How does Coulomb's Law apply to 3 charges?

Coulomb's Law can be extended to apply to 3 charges by using vector addition. The total force between the three charges is the vector sum of the individual forces between each pair of charges.

3. What is the formula for Coulomb's Law?

The formula for Coulomb's Law is F = k(q1q2/r^2), where F is the force between two charges, q1 and q2 are the charges of the particles, r is the distance between them, and k is the Coulomb constant (8.99 x 10^9 Nm^2/C^2).

4. Does Coulomb's Law apply in 3 dimensions?

Yes, Coulomb's Law applies in 3 dimensions. The distance between the charges must be measured in 3D space and the force between the charges will also have a 3D direction.

5. How is Coulomb's Law used in real-world applications?

Coulomb's Law has many real-world applications, such as in the design of electronic devices, the behavior of atoms and molecules, and the study of electromagnetic fields. It is also used in the development of technologies like batteries, capacitors, and electric motors.

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