Two charges are located on the x axis: q1 = +8.1 μC at x₁ = +4.3 cm, and q2 = +8.1 μC at x2 = -4.3 cm. Two other chargesare located on the y axis: 93 = +2.5 μC at y3 = +4.8 cm, and 94 = -7.6 μC at y4 = +6.4 cm. Find (a) the magnitude and (b) thedirection of the net electric field at the origin.(a) Number i(b) The net electric field pointsUnits+yI9443--+

Q1= 8.1uC Q2=8.1uC Q3=2.5uC Q4=-7.6uC X1=4.3cm X2=-4.3cm Y3=4.8cm Y4=6.4cm

Two charges are located on the x axis: q₁ = +8.1 μC at x₁ = +4.3 cm, and q2 = +8.1 μC at x2 = -4.3 cm. Two other charges are located on the y axis: 93 = +2.5 μC at y3 = +4.8 cm, and q4 = -7.6 μC at y4 = +6.4 cm. Find (a) the magnitude and (b) the direction of the net electric field at the origin. (a) Number i (b) The net electric field points Units +y 1 94 93

Two charges are located on the x axis: q₁ = +8.1 μC at x₁ = +4.3 cm, and q2 = +8.1 μC at x2 = -4.3 cm. Two other charges are located on the y axis: 93 = +2.5 μC at y3 = +4.8 cm, and q4 = -7.6 μC at y4 = +6.4 cm. Find (a) the magnitude and (b) the direction of the net electric field at the origin. (a) Number i (b) The net electric field points Units +y 1 94 93

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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