Two point charges, +5.20 µC and –2.50 µC are placed on the two lower corners of a square c side 3.33 cm as shown. у-ахis 3.33 сm B А 3.33 cm Fig. 1 х-ахis 91 = -2.50 µC 92 = +5.20 µC (a) Calculate the electric field at the upper corner, point C, above the charge q2. (b) Calculate the force that an electron experiences when placed at point C. (c) Give the direction of the acceleration of the electron just after placing it at point C.

Two point charges, +5.20 µC and –2.50 µC are placed on the two lower corners of a square c side 3.33 cm as shown. у-ахis 3.33 сm B А 3.33 cm Fig. 1 х-ахis 91 = -2.50 µC 92 = +5.20 µC (a) Calculate the electric field at the upper corner, point C, above the charge q2. (b) Calculate the force that an electron experiences when placed at point C. (c) Give the direction of the acceleration of the electron just after placing it at point C.

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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