Two parallel non conducting rings

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Two parallel nonconducting rings with uniform charges q1 and q2 are positioned along a common axis, separated by a distance of 3.00R. The electric field magnitudes at point P on this axis have a ratio of 2.87, leading to the need to find the charge ratio q1/q2. The equations for the electric fields E1 and E2 are provided, but clarification is sought regarding the location of point P and the variable d. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the setup and equations to derive the charge ratio effectively. Overall, the challenge lies in applying the electric field equations to find the desired ratio.
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Figure 22-42 shows two parallel nonconducting rings with their central axes along a common line. Ring 1 has uniform charge q1 and radius R; ring 2 has uniform charge q2 and the same radius R. The rings are separated by a distance 3.00R. The ratio of the electric field magnitudes of Ring 1 and Ring 2 at point P on the common line is 2.87. What is the ratio of charge magnitudes q1/q2?

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Hi SOS2012! Welcome to PF! :smile:

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E1/E2=2.87

E1=kq1r/(r^2+r^2)^1.5
E2=kq2(2r)/(r^2+(d-r)^2)^1.5

thats the equations i have but i don't know how i would use them in order to get the ratio of q1/q2
 
(where is P, and what is d ? :confused:)

why can't you find q1/q2 just by dividing?​
 

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