What is the net force on the -1nC charge in this Coulomb's Law problem?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the net force on a -1nC charge using Coulomb's Law. The initial calculations involve determining the force between two known charges, resulting in a force of 1.44x10^-4 N. However, it is clarified that this value only represents the force between those two charges, not the net force acting on the -1nC charge. The correct approach requires considering the contributions from all relevant charges to find the total net force. The participant is seeking clarification on the discrepancy noted by the homework system regarding their solution.
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Homework Statement


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What is the magnitude of this force?

Homework Equations


Coulomb's Law
Trig equations

The Attempt at a Solution


(.05 m)xcos(60)=0.025m (the distance between the two known charges)
F(between the two known charges)=(9x20^9)(1x10^-9)(10x10^-9)/(0.025)^2=1.44x10^-4
F(that points down)=sin(60)*1.44x10^-4=1.25x10^-4N

The homework system says I got it wrong but I'm not seeing where.
 

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Lilian Chan said:
(9x20^9)
9x10^9
Lilian Chan said:
F(between the two known charges)
That's only the force between those two charges. The F in the diagram is the net force on the -1nC charge from the other two.
 
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