There are three charges: q1, q2, and q3. These charges are along y direction. The value of q1 is 3x10-6 C and q2 is 2x10-6 C. The distance between q1 and q2 is 2m and between q2 and q3 is 4m. If the force F12 is 4 times greater than the force * .F23, find the value of q3

There are three charges: q1, q2, and q3. These charges are along y direction. The value of q1 is 3x10-6 C and q2 is 2x10-6 C. The distance between q1 and q2 is 2m and between q2 and q3 is 4m. If the force F12 is 4 times greater than the force * .F23, find the value of q3

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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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