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Homework Statement
I'm having a little trouble with an electric force question I have been working on. It seems simple, but my answer keeps coming out incorrect. Using the graph, deduce the electric force vector on charge q3 by q1/2. In case it is not clear, q3 lies on point (2,2)
Homework Equations
F=(kq1q2)/r^2*\hat{r}
The Attempt at a Solution
Okay, well since electric force vectors simply add to give resultant force I can deduced the individual vectors and sum, as such.
F(1/3)=(kq1q3)/r^2*\hat{r}(1/3)
and the same applies to the second charge
F(2/3)=(kq3q2)/r^2*\hat{r}(2/3)
then I deduced r for both. Simply being 2 for q(2/3), and 5 for q(1/3) (from pythagoras)
Then, the unit vectors, as (2\hat{i}+\hat{j})/5 for q(1/3)
and \hat{j} for q(2/3)
Put it together I got
F(1/3)=((kq1q3)/25)(2\hat{i}+\hat{j})
F(2/3)=((kq2q3)/4)\hat{j}
Evaluate and sum, I got, 0.367\hat{i}-0.412\hat{j}
which of course is not correct. I'm sure there is a mistake in there but can not find it. Would be greatful for some fresh eyes to tell me where.
Thank you in advance. :)