Three point charges lie along a straight line as shown in the figure below, where q1 = 5.46 µC, q2 = 1.65 µC, and q3 = -1.86 µC. The separation distances are d1 = 3.00 cm and d2 = 2.00 cm. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net electric force on each of the charges.

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Three point charges lie along a straight line as shown in the figure below, where q1 = 5.46 µC, q2 = 1.65 µC, and q3 = -1.86 µC. The separation distances are d1 = 3.00 cm and d2 = 2.00 cm. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net electric force on each of the charges.

 

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Force between two charges 

F = kqq/r 

If two or more than two forces acts at a point net force can be determined using vector sum.

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