Understanding the Components of Electric Charge Equation

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The discussion focuses on understanding the components of the electric charge equation, specifically the origins of the SQRT(3Q) and 2L^2 terms. Participants clarify that these components arise from breaking the electric field vector into its x and y components using trigonometric functions. The cosine and sine values for a 30-degree angle, specifically cos(30) = SQRT(3)/2 and sin(30) = 1/2, are essential for this breakdown. The lack of a strong background in trigonometry is acknowledged as a challenge for some participants. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of trigonometric principles in understanding electric field calculations.
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The question lies in the equation, I do not understand where the SQRT of 3Q or the 2L^2 is coming from?

Can somebody help me with this? The professor kinda breezed by this but I cannot find a valid explanation anywhere!

Thanks in advance!
 

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It looks like they are breaking the electric field vector into its x and y components. Knowing a little bit of trig you get cos(30) = sqrt(3)/2 and sin(30) = 1/2.
 
oh ok, see...i didn't take trig in HS :( I should have known better..oh well. thanks for the help.
 
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