How Do You Calculate Net Force in Coulomb's Law?

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To calculate the net force in Coulomb's Law for the given charges, the user first applied the formula for the forces exerted on a third charge by two other charges. The calculations for the forces F(1on3) and F(2on3) were attempted, but the user received an incorrect result. The error was identified in the charge values used in the second force calculation. The correct approach involves ensuring the proper conversion of charge units and accurate application of Coulomb's Law.
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Help with coulumbs Law!

Homework Statement



Consider two point charges located on the x axis: one charge, = -10.0 C, is located at = -1.700m ; the second charge, = 30.5C , is at the origin .

What is the net force exerted by these two charges on a third charge = 52.5C placed between and at = -1.055m ?

Your answer may be positive or negative, depending on the direction of the force.


Homework Equations





Coulomb's law



The Attempt at a Solution



first i found,
F(1on3)=k*10*10^-9*30.5*10^-9/.645^2 then,
F(2on3)=k*52.5*10^-9*-10*10^-9/1.055^2

then i added them , but i am gettin the wrong answer d answer shud be -2.43*10^-5 N

can u tell me what's wrong with my working :)
 
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the charge is in nC
 
Look at the charges you're using on F(2on3)
 
oh i see thnks :)
 
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