The electric force on a proton can be calculated using the formula F = k(e^2)/(r^2), where k is Coulomb's constant (9 x 10^9 N*m^2/C^2) and e is the elementary charge (1.6 x 10^-19 C). The calculated force, based on the given distances of 0.39 m and 0.40 m, results in a magnitude of 7.38 x 10^-10 N. Additionally, the components of the resultant force can be determined using trigonometric functions, specifically resultant y = y/sqrt(a^2+y^2) and resultant x = x/sqrt(a^2+y^2).
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Now find the two components .warnexus said:Homework Statement
Homework Equations
magnitude of the force is k(e^2)/(r^2)
k = 9 * 10^9 N*m^2/C^2
e = 1.6 * 10^-19C
The Attempt at a Solution
ke^2/(r^2) = (9*10^9 N * m^2/C^2)(1.6*10^-19C)^2/(.39^2 + .40^2)*10^-18m^2 = 7.38 *10^-10 N
Did you get a numerical answer?warnexus said: