2.*Three point charges are placed at the corners of a rectangle, as shown in the figure. 93 = +5 µC 91 = -4 µC %3D Determine the magnitude and direction of the net force on q3. due to q2 and q1 12 cm 15 cm 92 = +3 µC A %3D

2.*Three point charges are placed at the corners of a rectangle, as shown in the figure. 93 = +5 µC 91 = -4 µC %3D Determine the magnitude and direction of the net force on q3. due to q2 and q1 12 cm 15 cm 92 = +3 µC A %3D

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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Problem 19P: Three point charges are arranged as shown in Figure P19.19. (a) Find the vector electric Field that...

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