Point charge - magnitude calculations

[swimmer052005]

Homework Statement

A 4.9-µC point charge is located at x = 1.1 m, y = 3.1 m, and a -3.9-µC point charge is located at x = 2.1 m, y = -1.9 m.

(a) Find the magnitude(inkN/C) and direction(in degrees) of the electric field at x = -3.2 m, y = 0.9 m.

(b) Find the magnitude(in N) and direction(in degrees) of the force on a proton at x = -3.2 m, y = 0.9 m

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The Attempt at a Solution

We haven't been taught this in class specifically, so i donn't know how to go about it. Help please!

 

[espen180]

Use the equation for the Coloumb force:

$$\vec{F}=k_e \frac{q_1q_2}{r^2} \hat{r}$$

And the electric field

$$\vec{E}=\frac{\vec{F}}{q}=k_e\frac{q}{r^2}$$

and the superposition principle (E=E₁+E₂)