Three particles are fixed on an x axis. Particle 1 of charge q₁ is at x = -a and particle 2 of charge q2 is at x = +a. If their net electrostatic force on particle 3 of charge Q is to be zero, what must be the ratio q1/92 when particle 3 is at (a) x = +0.663a and (b)x=+1.76a? (a) Number (b) Number Units Units

Three particles are fixed on an x axis. Particle 1 of charge q₁ is at x = -a and particle 2 of charge q2 is at x = +a. If their net electrostatic force on particle 3 of charge Q is to be zero, what must be the ratio q1/92 when particle 3 is at (a) x = +0.663a and (b)x=+1.76a? (a) Number (b) Number Units Units

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter23: Electric Forces

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 28PQ: A 1.75-nC charged particle located at the origin is separated by a distance of 0.0825 m from a...

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