Working on Coulomb's Law lab, what is this symbol?

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The discussion centers around a lab worksheet related to Coulomb's Law, specifically questioning the meaning of a symbol that resembles a capital theta (Θ). Participants clarify that this symbol typically represents the angle of the force applied to an electron in physics contexts. The user expresses uncertainty about the interpretation of the symbol and seeks confirmation on their calculations related to the net force.

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I just need to know what I am being asked for here, I don't recall seeing this symbol before. Is this net force?
 
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Looks like a capital theta, a letter in the Greek alphabet. No idea what it is supposed to represent, though.
 
Here is the lab worksheet, I think it is the angle of the force being applied on this electron. I have plugged in numbers that I think are right, just trying to make sure I understood what they were asking for here.
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