Electric fields between point charges

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The discussion revolves around the conventions used in referencing angles in the context of electric fields between point charges. Participants are examining the appropriateness of defining angles from the positive x-axis versus the y-axis.

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  • Participants are questioning the conventions regarding angle measurement in relation to the axes, specifically whether it is standard to reference angles from the positive x-axis. There is also a focus on the phrasing used in describing angles related to line AP.

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The discussion appears to be ongoing, with multiple participants expressing similar thoughts on the conventions of angle measurement. There is no explicit consensus, but the dialogue suggests a shared interest in clarifying terminology.

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Participants are nitpicking specific wording in the context of a solution, indicating a focus on precision in language related to angle definitions.

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Question 2c: I've attempted the question, I've got the magnitude right but I got the angle wrong. I don't understand why the value of the components are swapped around.
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I’m guessing it’s just convention to reference the angle from the positive x-axis instead of the y-axis.

To nitpick your solution should say “angle from the line AP” not “to the line AP”
 
PhDeezNutz said:
I’m guessing it’s just convention to reference the angle from the positive x-axis instead of the y-axis.

To nitpick your solution should say “angle from the line AP” not “to the line AP”
PhDeezNutz said:
I’m guessing it’s just convention to reference the angle from the positive x-axis instead of the y-axis.

To nitpick your solution should say “angle from the line AP” not “to the line AP”
 

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PhDeezNutz said:
I’m guessing it’s just convention to reference the angle from the positive x-axis instead of the y-axis.

To nitpick your solution should say “angle from the line AP” not “to the line AP”
PhDeezNutz said:
I’m guessing it’s just convention to reference the angle from the positive x-axis instead of the y-axis.

To nitpick your solution should say “angle from the line AP” not “to the line AP”
 

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