What force would be this replaced charge experience?

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

A charge q1 = +4.0nC experiences a force of 3*10^-5N in an electric field. When replaced by charge q2 = -12nC, the magnitude of the force can be calculated using the relationship defined by Coulomb's Law and the electric field intensity. The force experienced by q2 will be three times greater than that experienced by q1 due to its larger magnitude, resulting in a force of 9*10^-5N directed opposite to the electric field, which is to the west.

PREREQUISITES
  • Coulomb's Law
  • Understanding of Electrostatic Forces
  • Knowledge of Electric Field Intensity
  • Basic algebra for solving equations
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the implications of charge polarity in electric fields
  • Learn how to calculate electric field intensity using E = Fe/q
  • Explore the relationship between force, charge, and distance in electrostatics
  • Investigate the effects of varying charge magnitudes on force calculations
USEFUL FOR

Students in physics, particularly those studying electrostatics, as well as educators looking to clarify concepts related to electric forces and fields.

aeromat
Messages
113
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement


A charge q1 = +4.0nC experiences a force of 3*10^-5N to the east when placed in an electric field. If the charged is replaced by another, q2 = -12nC, what will be the magnitude and direction of the force on the charge at that position?


Homework Equations


Coulomb's Law
Electrostatic Forces
Electric Field Intensity


The Attempt at a Solution


I am getting confused by the wording of this question.

I know that E = Fe/qT = k(qS)/r^2
How would I go about with solving this problem? Does it have to do with the relationship between the variables, because I noticed that the new charge is 3 times the magnitude of the replaced one.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
aeromat said:
I know that E = Fe/qT = k(qS)/r^2

What are T and S in the above? :confused:
 

Similar threads

Replies
17
Views
2K
Replies
21
Views
2K
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
1K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
850
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
2K
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
4K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K