- #1
simplicity12
- 28
- 0
Homework Statement
A negative charge of 2.4 X 10^-6 C experiences an electric force of magnitude 3.2 N, acting to the left.
a. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the electric field at that point.
b. Calculate the value of the field at that point if a charge of 4.8 X 10^-6 C replaces the charge of 2.4 X 10^-6 C.
Homework Equations
Electric field formula:
E= F(e)/q
The Attempt at a Solution
I answered part A correctly which is 1.3 X 10^6 N/C
. But I'm having problems with part b. Don't I just replace the q value of 2.4 X 10^-6 C with the new value 4.8 X 10^-6 C and solve for the electric field again? But the answer is 1.3 X 10^6 N/C
. Can someone help me with this?