Two charges q₁ and q2 are placed to either end of the hypotenuse of a right triangle, with a = 3 [cm], b = 7 [cm] and c = 7.62 [cm], as shown in the figure. The magnitude of q₁ is 3 [μC] but its sign is unknown. At point P, the direction of the net electric field Ē, created by the two charges, is entirely in the negative y-direction. P a. 91 a C. 0 16 b sides a and c. 0= E Find the sign of q₁: ◆ Calculate the angle between b Calculate q2 (Show all your calculation steps by typing in the below box). d Deduce the magnitude of Ē (Show all your calculation steps by typing in the below box). Write an optional reasoning for your answer: 92

Two charges q₁ and q2 are placed to either end of the hypotenuse of a right triangle, with a = 3 [cm], b = 7 [cm] and c = 7.62 [cm], as shown in the figure. The magnitude of q₁ is 3 [μC] but its sign is unknown. At point P, the direction of the net electric field Ē, created by the two charges, is entirely in the negative y-direction. P a. 91 a C. 0 16 b sides a and c. 0= E Find the sign of q₁: ◆ Calculate the angle between b Calculate q2 (Show all your calculation steps by typing in the below box). d Deduce the magnitude of Ē (Show all your calculation steps by typing in the below box). Write an optional reasoning for your answer: 92

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter23: Electric Forces

Section: Chapter Questions

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