The discussion revolves around a problem involving three point charges: 3.0 μC, -5.0 μC, and 0 μC. The original poster seeks to determine the distance from the second charge to the third charge, given that the distance between the first and second charges is 40 m. The context involves concepts from electrostatics, particularly Coulomb's law.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem. Some have suggested reconsidering the assumptions about the third charge and its impact on the system's behavior. There is no explicit consensus on how to proceed, but various lines of reasoning are being examined.
Participants note the ambiguity regarding the third charge's neutrality and its effect on the equilibrium of the system, which may influence the ability to solve the problem. The original poster expresses uncertainty about how to begin addressing the problem.
If the third body WAS neutral and they cannot be in equilibriumhaengbon said:I'm not really sure since I only remembered this problem by memory :( but if the third body WAS neutral and they ARE in equilibrium, how would you answer this? :D
rl.bhat said:If the third body WAS neutral and they cannot be in equilibrium