Electrostatics - Compute the electric charge

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The discussion revolves around calculating the electric charges of three point charges arranged in a triangle, with specific numbers of extra or removed electrons assigned to each charge. Charge q1 has 4.5 x 10^13 extra electrons, q2 has 9.0 x 10^13 extra electrons, and q3 has 9.0 x 10^13 electrons removed. Participants mention using the formula V = u/q to find the charge but express difficulty in applying it correctly. A reminder to look up the charge per electron is provided, indicating a need for foundational knowledge in electrostatics. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding basic concepts to solve the problem effectively.
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three point charges q1,q2&q3 are place at the vertices of triangle as shown in the diagram charge q1 has been given 4.5 X 10^13 extra electrons, charge q2 given 9.0 X10^13 extra electrons and q3 has had 9.0 X 10^13 electrons taken from it. Calculate the electric charge of q1,q2,&q3?


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no,sorry..

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1stly i use the formula V=u/q to find the charge but it doesn't work,so I'm stuck with it!
 
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What's the charge per electron? (Look it up.)
 


Doc Al said:
What's the charge per electron? (Look it up.)

ohh..ya,i wasn't realize about it..thanks for the hint,mentor..thanks alot..=>
 

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