Coulomb's Law and Corrected Angle

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The discussion focuses on understanding how corrected angles and distances relate to Coulomb's Law, which states that the force between two charges decreases with the square of the distance. It highlights that as distance increases, the force diminishes by a factor of four due to the squared term in the law. Additionally, there is confusion regarding the relationship between angles and voltage-squared in the context of Coulomb's Law. The participants express a need for clarity in the questions posed and the overall understanding of the concepts involved. Overall, the thread emphasizes the importance of clear communication in discussing complex physics topics.
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Homework Statement


Corrected Angle, theta, vs Distance, r, demonstrate or relate to Coulomb's Law how?


Homework Equations


Coulomb's Law

The Attempt at a Solution


As the distance increases, the force decreases by a factor of 4 because "r" is squared in Coulomb's law.

Homework Statement


Angle, theta, vs. Voltage-Squared demonstrates or relate's to Coulomb's Law how?


Homework Equations


Coulomb's Law


The Attempt at a Solution


No clue.
 
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Please take some time thinking that is it possible for someone to understand what you wrote?
 
Hey sorry. It's my first time on this forum. I'm still not sure how to go back and edit what I wrote.

I do think it's funny though that you commented on how what I wrote was difficult to read.
"Please take some time thinking that is it possible for someone to understand what you wrote?"

I had it to read it a handful of times before I realized you were complaining that what I wrote was difficult to understand.
 
The question should read:

1. How does the relationship between any "corrected angle and distance" demonstrate or relate to Coulomb's Law?

2. How does the relationship between any "angle and voltage-squared" demonstrate or relate to Coulomb's Law how?
 
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