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The discussion centers on the electrostatic interactions between three electrons positioned in a linear arrangement. When a third electron is introduced to the left of two existing electrons, it definitively increases the repulsive force experienced by the rightmost electron. This conclusion is supported by the principle that each electron interacts with the net electric field created by all other electrons in the vicinity. The conversation also notes that this topic is not strictly within the realm of quantum mechanics (QM).

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Somewhat of a rudimentary question. Not sure it belongs in the QM forum-----2 electrons--one on left----one on right----1 cm apart. A repulsive force exists betw the two. Now a 3rd electron is brought in on left. Will this increase the repulsive force on the electron on the right----or to feel the effect of the 3rd electron, will an additional electron have to be brought in on the right----?-----R Rosenthal
 
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Each electron feels the net field of both the other electrons.

So - yes, bringing another electron up on the left will increase the repulsive force on the RH electron.

You are also right - this is not QM.
 

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