Electric Field and point charges problem

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Start date Jan 22, 2006
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To calculate the net electric field at the origin due to the point charges q_1 and q_2, first determine the electric field vectors produced by each charge at the origin. The electric field due to q_1 is directed towards the charge since it is negative, while the field from q_2 is directed away from it, as it is positive. The magnitudes of these electric fields can be calculated using Coulomb's law. After calculating the individual electric fields, sum the vectors to find the net electric field at the origin. The final result will provide the magnitude and direction of the net electric field.

Jan 22, 2006

Roshio6969

A point charge q_1=-4.00\;{\rm nC} is at the point x = 0.600 m, y = 0.800 m, and a second point charge q_2=+6.00\;{\rm nC} is at the point x = 0.600 m, y = 0.

Calculate the magnitude of the net electric field at the origin due to these two point charges.

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Jan 22, 2006

Pyrrhus

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What have you done? Start setting up the vectors.

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