Q1. a) Define the terms “electric field" E and "electric potential" . Also explain how they are related to each other, illustrating your discussion with a labelled diagram of the electrostatic field of two equal, positive point charges. b) Point charges of +4pC and -3pC are held at the points A(0,0)cm and B(2,0)cm, respectively. Calculate the forces (as row vectors) on each of the two charges, indicating the force directions with a sketch. c) Calculate the electric field (as a row vector) at the point C(2,2)cm, and hence calculate its magnitude and angle to the positive x axis (illustrate your workings with a vector diagram).

Q1. a) Define the terms “electric field" E and "electric potential" . Also explain how they are related to each other, illustrating your discussion with a labelled diagram of the electrostatic field of two equal, positive point charges. b) Point charges of +4pC and -3pC are held at the points A(0,0)cm and B(2,0)cm, respectively. Calculate the forces (as row vectors) on each of the two charges, indicating the force directions with a sketch. c) Calculate the electric field (as a row vector) at the point C(2,2)cm, and hence calculate its magnitude and angle to the positive x axis (illustrate your workings with a vector diagram).

Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)

13th Edition

ISBN:9780133923605

Author:Robert L. Boylestad

Publisher:Robert L. Boylestad

Chapter1: Introduction

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