Electic field question - geometry

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The discussion centers on calculating the net electric field at point P due to six charges arranged in a pentagon. The user has determined the distance from point P to one of the charges using the law of cosines and seeks assistance in finding the angle at point P to compute the y-component of the electric field. It is noted that the x-components of the electric field will cancel out due to symmetry. The law of sines is suggested as a method to find the required angle. The conversation emphasizes the geometric relationships necessary for accurate electric field calculations.
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I have a problem where I need to find the net electric field on a point due to 6 charges. I attached the diagram. It is a pentagon of 5 charges with a 6th charge in the center. Each side of the pentagon is 4 mm, and there is a point P on the center of one side. I found that the line from point P to point 1 of the pentagon is 4.99mm, using the law of cosines. I need to figure out what the angle is at point P from the line to the side of the pentagon (the one I marked with a question mark), so I can find the x and y components of this line. I am not sure if the line bisects the 54° angle at point 1. Can someone help me with this?

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.
 

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Are you trying to find the field at point P? All the x components cancel by symmetry..
 
Yeah, but I need the angle there to find the y component of it.
 
If line P to 1 is 5, then use the law of sines.

\frac{sin(a)}{A} = \frac{sin(b)}{B}
 
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