What is the direction of electric force in point A for a charged triangle ABC?

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The discussion revolves around determining the direction of the electric force at point A in relation to a charged triangle ABC, specifically focusing on the continuous charge distribution along side BC and its effects on point A.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

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  • Participants explore the components of electric force acting at point A, considering which forces may cancel out and how the forces from different segments of the charge distribution relate to each other.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants questioning the relationships between the forces and their directions. Some guidance has been offered regarding the analysis of forces from different segments of the charge distribution, but no consensus has been reached.

Contextual Notes

There is a mention of a linear charge density and the need to prove certain relationships, indicating that specific assumptions about the charge distribution and geometry are under consideration.

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Consider triangle ABC,the continues charges distribution lies on the side of BC with the linear charge density such as m,prove that the direction of electric force in the point A lies on the bisector of the viewing angle BAC
 
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try to think which components of the electric force cancel out at A
 
I don't Underestand
 
Look at the force due to the charge on the left half of BC, and due to the charge on the right half of BC. What can you say about the magnitude and direction of those forces in relation to each other?

- Warren
 
can you give me a complete answer?
 
sma said:
can you give me a complete answer?

No, we do not provide complete answers here.

- Warren
 
where i can deliver?
 

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