Coulomb's law and drawing vectors

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves three charges positioned on the x-axis, with specific values assigned to each charge. The inquiry focuses on determining the effect on one of the charges, specifically charge B, in relation to the others using Coulomb's law.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the application of Coulomb's law and the need to draw force vectors for the interactions between the charges. Questions arise regarding the implementation of these concepts and the interpretation of force vectors.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants expressing confusion about the concepts and seeking clarification on how to approach the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the drawing of diagrams and the nature of forces between charges, but no consensus or clear direction has been established yet.

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Participants indicate a lack of understanding of fundamental concepts such as force vectors and the drawing of diagrams, which may hinder their ability to solve the problem effectively. There is also a mention of a desire for external resources to aid in understanding.

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Homework Statement


Three charges are on the x~axis about five cm apart. Charge A is three micro C, charge B is negative four micro C, and charge C is five micro C. What is the effect on B?

Homework Equations


I have no idea how to solve this or the formula involved.


The Attempt at a Solution



Completely clueless, just would like to know how to solve it.
 
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Coulomb's law. Draw the force vectors calculated for both [tex]F_{a->b}[/tex] and [tex]F_{c->b}[/tex].

[tex]F_{e}=\frac{Kq_{1}q_{2}}{r^{2}}[/tex]
 
sorry I'm lost, i have no idea how to implement that. what are force vectors?
 
Its ok. Did you draw a diagram? Start by drawing a diagram. I am assuming that A is on the left of B and B is on the left of C, right?

Does A exert a force to the left or the right on B?

How about C, does it exert a force to the left or the right on B?
 
Hint: think opposites attract.. Which of the charges are positively charged? Which are negatively charged?
 
how do you draw the diagram? I'm completely confused, you're talking to me in riddles. do you know of a website that shows step by step how to work these type of problems?
 

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