How Does Coulomb's Law Explain Force Between Three Charges?

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The discussion focuses on the application of Coulomb's Law to calculate the force between three point charges: q1 and q3, both valued at 5 µC, and q2, valued at -2 µC. The distance between q2 and q1 is specified as 0.1 m, while the distance between q3 and q1 is √2 times that distance. The relevant equation used is F = k * |q1 * q2| / r², where k is Coulomb's constant. The lack of a visual representation and clarity in the question posed were noted as shortcomings in the initial post.

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Homework Statement



q1=q3=5uC,q2=-2uC

q2 and q3 have d distance so q2 with q1
d=0.1m
q3 and q1 have √2d

Homework Equations


|q1||q2|
F=k----------
r^2

The Attempt at a Solution


:S
 
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Deicider said:

Homework Statement



q1=q3=5uC,q2=-2uC

q2 and q3 have d distance so q2 with q1
d=0.1m
q3 and q1 have √2d

Homework Equations


|q1||q2|
F=k----------
r^2


The Attempt at a Solution


:S

There doesn't seem to be a picture with your post and you haven't told us what the question actually is.
 

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