Force on the charge, coloumb's law vector form

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Start date Jul 25, 2010
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To find the net force on charge q1 due to charge q2, apply Coulomb's law, which states that the force between two charges is proportional to the product of their magnitudes and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. The charges are q1 at (0,1,2) and q2 at (2,0,0), with values of 20 microcoulombs and 300 microcoulombs, respectively. A diagram can help visualize the positions and direction of the forces involved. The correct interpretation of the question is essential, clarifying that the focus is on the force exerted on q1 by q2. Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately calculating the net force.

Jul 25, 2010

co2junkie

I have a simple question,

it says find the net force on charge q1 due to q1 (q2=300 microcoulombs and q1=20 microcoulombs) and q1 is at (0,1,2) and q2 is at (2,0,0).

Thankyou!

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Jul 25, 2010

Doc Al

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Well, what does Coulomb's law say? Draw yourself a diagram.

I assume you meant to write: "net force on charge q1 due to q2".

Jul 25, 2010

co2junkie

yes..! q1 due to q2

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