" Consider the two particles in the figure with charges q1 = 1.00 μC and q2 = -2.34 μC. The distances are a = 8.00 cm and b = 6.00 cm. q1 a b q2 Find the magnitude of the force that q2 exerts on q1. Give your answer in N (Newtons) as with 2 significant figures and one decimal digit. Do not enter the units. If your answer is 6.0 and it does not accept it input 6."

" Consider the two particles in the figure with charges q1 = 1.00 μC and q2 = -2.34 μC. The distances are a = 8.00 cm and b = 6.00 cm. q1 a b q2 Find the magnitude of the force that q2 exerts on q1. Give your answer in N (Newtons) as with 2 significant figures and one decimal digit. Do not enter the units. If your answer is 6.0 and it does not accept it input 6."

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter23: Electric Forces

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 60PQ

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