Net force on particle 1 due to particle 2 in vector form?

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The problem involves calculating the net force on a charged particle due to another charged particle, specifically using Coulomb's law. The context is centered around electrostatics and vector representation of forces.

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  • Participants discuss the application of Coulomb's law and the importance of direction in the force calculation. There are attempts to clarify the vector form of the force and its components.

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Some participants have provided partial insights into the force calculation and the necessary components, while others are questioning the direction of the force and the correct application of the law. The discussion is ongoing with multiple interpretations being explored.

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Hi all,
I have this quiz on MasteringPhysics, but I can't seem to get the right answer.[/B]
Consider two positively charged particles, one of charge q0 (particle 0) fixed at the origin, and another of charge q1 (particle 1) fixed on the y-axis at (0,d1,0). What is the net force F⃗ on particle 0 due to particle 1?
Express your answer (a vector) using any or all of k, q0, q1, d1, i^, j^, and k^.

If someone wouldn't mind giving me some advice, I would much appreciate it.
Thanks

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$$\frac{kq_0q_1}{d_1^2}j$$
 
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The direction of the force is important too.
 
Force on q0 by q1 acts in which direction ?
 
You have write down the part of the answer.
The complete Coulomb law is:
$$\vec{F_{12}}=\frac{kq_1q_2}{r_{12}^2}\vec{e_{12}}$$
for ##\vec{F_{12}}## is the force ##q_1## makes on ##q_2## and ##e_{12}## is the unit vector from ##q_1## toward ##q_2.##
It may help you find out the correct direction of the force.
 
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and putting r(cap) = r(vector)/r
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