How Do You Solve Basic Electric Field Problems?

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The discussion focuses on solving basic electric field problems, specifically referencing problem #3 from a Coulomb practice PDF. Participants emphasize the importance of identifying all forces acting on charged particles to effectively apply the relevant formulas. The conversation highlights that merely having formulas is insufficient without a clear understanding of the forces involved. A structured approach to problem-solving is essential for clarity and accuracy in physics.

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This is a pretty basic problem, but I am a little bit lost. I'm not really sure where to start. Can anyone point me in the right direction? i have all the formulas but its not really helping :confused: . The problem is #3 on this link:

http://www.flc.losrios.edu/~landry/Coulomb_Practice.pdf
 
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Please, show your own work: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=94379

Start by writing down all the forces acting on the particles.
 

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