Two point charges are lying on the y- axis as in the figure: q₁ = -4.10 μC and q2 = +4.10 μC. They are equidistant from the point P, which lies on the x-axis. (a) What is the magnitude of net electric field at P? (b) A small object of charge qo= 7.30 μC and mass m = 1.24 g is placed at P. When it is released, what is the magnitude of its acceleration? 91 92 +V (a) Number 0.880m 31.5° 31.5° 0.880m (b) Number i P Units Units +

Two point charges are lying on the y- axis as in the figure: q₁ = -4.10 μC and q2 = +4.10 μC. They are equidistant from the point P, which lies on the x-axis. (a) What is the magnitude of net electric field at P? (b) A small object of charge qo= 7.30 μC and mass m = 1.24 g is placed at P. When it is released, what is the magnitude of its acceleration? 91 92 +V (a) Number 0.880m 31.5° 31.5° 0.880m (b) Number i P Units Units +

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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