Three charges whose values are: q1 = q2 = 3 µC and q3 = -3 µC; are placed in %3D the vertices of an equilateral triangle measuring 30 m each of its sides, as can be seen in the figure. Determine the value of the resultant force on the charge q2, as well as the angle it forms with respect to the horizontal axis. Ans

Three charges whose values are: q1 = q2 = 3 µC and q3 = -3 µC; are placed in %3D the vertices of an equilateral triangle measuring 30 m each of its sides, as can be seen in the figure. Determine the value of the resultant force on the charge q2, as well as the angle it forms with respect to the horizontal axis. Ans

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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