Four charges are arranged in a linear position as shown in the figure below. The distances are as follows:Q1 to Q2 is 3 m, Q2 to Q3 is 6 m and Q3 to Q4 is 1.5 m. Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 +13 C -15 C +17 C +8 C a) What is the net electrostatic force acting on Q1? b) What is the net electrostatic force acting on Q2? c) What is the net electrostatic force acting on Q3? d) What is the net electrostatic force acting on Q4?

Four charges are arranged in a linear position as shown in the figure below. The distances are as follows:Q1 to Q2 is 3 m, Q2 to Q3 is 6 m and Q3 to Q4 is 1.5 m. Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 +13 C -15 C +17 C +8 C a) What is the net electrostatic force acting on Q1? b) What is the net electrostatic force acting on Q2? c) What is the net electrostatic force acting on Q3? d) What is the net electrostatic force acting on Q4?

An Introduction to Physical Science

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Chapter8: Electricity And Magnetism

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Problem 2SA: A large charge +Q and a small charge q are a short distance apart. How do the electric forces on...

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