Finding the charge of a particle given the charge of another

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The discussion focuses on solving a physics problem involving electric fields and charges. The key equations referenced include Coulomb's law, represented as E=kQ/r^2 and F=kQ1Q2/r^2, along with the net electric field equation Enet=E1+E2+E3. The participant successfully solved part (a) but struggles with part (b), specifically in summing electric field vectors at a point and determining the number of scalar equations versus unknowns. The participant proposes an equation involving electric fields and distances but seeks further guidance on progressing from that point.

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Homework Statement


The problem should be attached, not sure how to do part b.

Homework Equations


E=kQ/r^2
F=kQ1Q2/r^2
Enet=E1+E2+E3

The Attempt at a Solution


I figured out a, but have no idea how to do b. I was thinking of summing up the electric field vectors at point p, but there are 3 variables for Enet.
 

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idkwhatimdoing said:
I figured out a, but have no idea how to do b. I was thinking of summing up the electric field vectors at point p, but there are 3 variables for Enet.
If you sum the field vectors, how many scalar equations will you have? How many scalar unknowns are there? List them.
 
Something like this?

E1+E2+E3 = 0

kQ/16d^2 + kq2/9d^2 + kq3/25d^2(cos theta - sin theta) = 0

Not sure what to do from here though..
 

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