What is the Magnitude of the Electric Field?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the magnitude of the electric field given a force acting on a charge. The subject area is electrostatics, specifically focusing on electric fields and forces on charges.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to apply the equation E=Kq'/r^2 but notes the absence of distance in the problem. Another participant suggests using the equation E = F/q, which prompts a realization from the original poster.

Discussion Status

The discussion is progressing with participants exploring different equations related to electric fields. There is acknowledgment of the initial confusion regarding the lack of distance information, and a potential alternative approach has been introduced.

Contextual Notes

The original poster highlights a constraint regarding missing distance information necessary for one of the equations. This aspect is under consideration in the discussion.

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1. A force of 14 N exists on charge q, which is 2.1E-9 C. What is the magnitude of the electric field?



2. Relevant equation is E=Kq'/r^2



3. I attempted using the equation above but the question doesn't include any distance. Is there another equation I should use?
 
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Can you use E = F/q?
 
Yea I just realized that soon after. Thank you for the quick reply anyway
 
No problem!
 

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