Electrostatics - Magnitude and direction of electric force

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electric force on a +2.0x10^-6 charge using the formula F = kq1q2/r^2. The user attempted to calculate the force but arrived at a value of 0.23625, which did not match the provided answers. Clarifications were made regarding the need to consider the forces exerted by both adjacent charges on the middle charge, rather than just one. The importance of determining the net force from both sides was emphasized to arrive at the correct solution. Accurate calculations and consideration of all forces acting on the charge are essential for solving the problem correctly.
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Homework Statement


What are the magnitude and direction of the electric force on the +2.0x10^-6 charge shown in the diagram (included in the attachment)?


Homework Equations


F = kq1q2/r^2


The Attempt at a Solution


I used the Ep = kq1q2/r^2 equation and plugged in the numbers but didn't get any of the provided answers and I was just wondering what I was doing wrong?

What I did was:
F= kq1q2/r^2
F= (9.00x10^9)l(-6.0x10^-6)(-7.0x10^-6)l/(4.0)^2 [note: l l here means absolute value]
F= 0.23625

the answer I got was that, but it matches up with none of the provided answers?
 

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Inertialforce said:
What I did was:
F= kq1q2/r^2
F= (9.00x10^9)l(-6.0x10^-6)(-7.0x10^-6)l/(4.0)^2 [note: l l here means absolute value]
F= 0.23625
:confused: Not sure what you did here, since you were asked to find the force on the +2.0x10^-6 charge (the middle charge).

What force does the left charge exert on the middle charge?
What force does the right charge exert on the middle charge?

What's the net force on the middle charge?
 
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