EE Assignment Electricity and magnetism

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The discussion focuses on various physics problems related to electricity and magnetism, including point charges, potential energy in a triangular configuration of electrons, and the behavior of a parallel plate capacitor. Key points include determining the signs and ratio of two point charges, analyzing the electric field and potential energy of a system of charges, and calculating the electric field strength and potential difference in a capacitor under different conditions. Participants express uncertainty about the equations and solutions, particularly in graphing and understanding electric fields. The conversation highlights the need for clarification on relevant equations and graphical representations to solve these problems effectively.
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Homework Statement


1. Two Point charges qa and qb are located on the x- axis at x=a and x=b on the graph of E the x-component of E.
a) What are the signs of qa and qb?
b)What is the ratio of|qa/qb|?
c) Draw a graph of V as a function of x?
Look at relevant equations for graph description


Homework Equations


1. The graph is the x- axis qa and qb are located apart on the axis between them is a parabola shape on the positive side and on the lef of qa is an exponential shape in the negative and the same thing on the right of qb


The Attempt at a Solution



Not sure but about the electric field is positive between the charges and negative on the outsides of the charges

Homework Statement


Three Electrons form an equilateral Triangle. 1 nm on each side. A proton is at the center of the triangle. What is the potential energy of this group of charges?


Homework Equations


not sure



The Attempt at a Solution


not sure

Homework Statement


Two ten centimeter diameter electrodes 0.5 cm apart from a parallel plate capacitor. the electrodes are connected by metal wires to a 15V battery. What are the charges on each electrode, the electric field strength inside the capacitor and potential difference between the electrodes when:
a) While the capacitor is attached to the battery?
b)After insulating handles are used to pull the electrodes 1.0 cm apart. The electrodes remain connected to the battery during this process?
c)After the original electrodes are expanded till they are 20 cm in diameter while remaining connected to the battery?



Homework Equations


not sure



The Attempt at a Solution

not sure

Homework Statement


In a Graph of Ex(described in equations section) the potential at the origin is -50V what is the potential at x=3



Homework Equations



graph is a horizontal line from x=0 to x=2 at y=200V/m it the descends at a decreasing slope to zero between x=2 to x=3 to equal zero on x=3.



The Attempt at a Solution

may use a derivative
 
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tjgear17 said:
Feel Free to give tips or answers to any or all of these questions

Homework Statement


1. Two Point charges qa and qb are located on the x- axis at x=a and x=b on the graph of E the x-component of E.
a) What are the signs of qa and qb?
b)What is the ratio of|qa/qb|?
c) Draw a graph of V as a function of x?
Look at relevant equations for graph description

Homework Equations


1. The graph is the x- axis qa and qb are located apart on the axis between them is a parabola shape on the positive side and on the lef of qa is an exponential shape in the negative and the same thing on the right of qb

The Attempt at a Solution



Not sure but about the electric field is positive between the charges and negative on the outsides of the charges
From the graph, can you tell in what direction the E-field is pointing:
  • On the left side of the leftmost charge?
  • In between the two charges?
  • On the right side of the rightmost charge?
 
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