Electric charge, simple problem for most of you.

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The discussion focuses on solving two problems related to electric charges. The first problem involves calculating the force between two negative charges of -35 nC that are 0.70 m apart, using Coulomb's law. The second problem looks at the repellent force between a positively charged metallic ball and a particle, seeking the distance at which the force equals 60 µN. Participants suggest using Coulomb's law for both problems and seek clarification on the calculations. The thread emphasizes the importance of understanding the relevant equations to solve basic physics problems related to electric charges.
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Homework Statement



A) Two electric charges each with the charge of -35 nC is 0.70m apart from each other. With how big of a force do they impact each other?

B) A small metallic ball has a positive charge of 25nC. A particle with the charge +2.0nC is affected by a repellent force that's caused of the metallic ball. At what distance is the force of the ball 60 µN.


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I'd really love some clues or perhaps links to equations that are relevant to these types of problems. I've a hard time imagining that these problems are hard once you know the relevant equations since this is the most basic physics there is.
 
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Google coulomb's law.
 
Enigman said:
Google coulomb's law.

Thank you very much!
 
Is this correct? F = q1*q2 / r^2 = -35*-35/0.49 = 2500?

And if so, what is the power measured in?
 
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