What are the equations and solution for electrostatics?

In summary, The person is asking for help with a homework problem and wants to know if their solution is correct. They receive a hint that they should be able to tell without any calculation that their solution is incorrect and are reminded to pay attention to the sign. Another person confirms that the solution looks okay.
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Homework Statement



Hey guys.
Is it correct what I did there?

Thanks in advance.

Homework Equations





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asi123 said:

Homework Statement



Hey guys.
Is it correct what I did there?

Thanks in advance.
You should be able to tell without any calculation that your solution is incorrect.

HINT:
Check the sign
 
  • #3
Hootenanny said:
You should be able to tell without any calculation that your solution is incorrect.

HINT:
Check the sign

Yeah, but what about the magnitude?
As for the sign, it should be opposite from q, right?

Thanks.
 
  • #4
asi123 said:
Yeah, but what about the magnitude?
As for the sign, it should be opposite from q, right?

Thanks.
Looks okay to me :approve:
 

1. What is electrostatics?

Electrostatics is the study of stationary electric charges and the forces they exert on each other.

2. What is an electric field?

An electric field is a region in space where an electric charge experiences a force due to the presence of other charges.

3. How is an electric field created?

An electric field is created when a source charge, such as an electron or a proton, is placed in space. The field is the result of the electric force exerted by the source charge on other charges in its surroundings.

4. What is the unit of electric charge?

The unit of electric charge is the Coulomb (C).

5. How is electric potential related to electric field?

Electric potential is the amount of work required to move a unit of positive charge from one point to another in an electric field. It is directly proportional to the strength of the electric field and can be calculated by multiplying the electric field strength by the distance between the two points.

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