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

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The discussion revolves around confusion regarding a symbol in a Coulomb's Law lab worksheet, which appears to be a capital theta from the Greek alphabet. The participant is uncertain if this symbol represents net force or the angle of the force applied to an electron. They have attempted to input relevant numbers but seek clarification on the symbol's meaning. Understanding this symbol is crucial for accurately completing the lab assignment. The conversation highlights the importance of correctly interpreting symbols in physics to ensure proper calculations.
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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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