Electric Field of Equilateral Triangle

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To determine the electric field at the center of an equilateral triangle with a +2.0μC charge at one vertex and -4μC charges at the other two vertices, the formula E=kQ/r^2 is applied. The user calculated the vector components of the electric fields produced by each charge and summed them to find the resultant electric field. Confirmation from peers indicates that the methodology and calculations are correct. The discussion emphasizes the importance of vector addition in electric field calculations. Overall, the approach taken appears sound and accurate.
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Homework Statement


Consider an equilateral triangle of side 15.6cm. A charge of +2.0μC is placed at one vertex and charges -4μC each are placed at the two. Determine the electric field at the centre of the triangle.

Homework Equations


E=kQ/r^2

The Attempt at a Solution


I am hoping someone can check my methodology and possibly my answer too and let me know if it looks correct. I calculated the components of the vectors and added them and I believe I have it correct.
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Your methodology and numbers are correct.
 
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