Net electric force and Net electric field

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around calculating the net electric force and net electric field acting on a specific charge, referred to as charge 1. Participants are addressing concepts related to electrostatics and the relationships between force and electric field.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster expresses uncertainty about their understanding of the unit and seeks validation of their work. Some participants confirm correctness, while others suggest a more efficient approach to finding the electric field from the force.

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The discussion includes confirmations of the original poster's answers, alongside suggestions for a more efficient method to derive the electric field from the force. Multiple interpretations of the problem-solving process are being explored, but there is no explicit consensus on the original poster's approach.

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The original poster mentions having trouble with the unit in general, indicating a potential lack of confidence in their understanding of the material. There are references to attached files that may contain additional context or visual aids relevant to the problem.

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Homework Statement


a) Find the net force on charge 1.
b) What is the net electric field acting on charge 1?

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I'm having trouble with this unit in general and I'm not to confident in these answers. I was wondering if someone can review my work?

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You could have saved a lot of work on part b. Once you have the force all you have to get the field is divide by the charge.
 
ShayanJ said:
Yeah, its correct.
Cutter Ketch said:
You could have saved a lot of work on part b. Once you have the force all you have to get the field is divide by the charge.

Ahh that's good to know!

Thank you guys so much for the help!
 

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