Your answer is partially correct. In the figure particle 1 (of charge +5.62 mC), particle 2 (of charge +5.62 mC), and particle 3 (of charge Q) form an equilateral triangle of edge length a. For what value of Q (both sign and magnitude) does the net electric field produced by the particles at the center of the triangle vanish? The tolerance is ± 2%.

Your answer is partially correct. In the figure particle 1 (of charge +5.62 mC), particle 2 (of charge +5.62 mC), and particle 3 (of charge Q) form an equilateral triangle of edge length a. For what value of Q (both sign and magnitude) does the net electric field produced by the particles at the center of the triangle vanish? The tolerance is ± 2%.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter24: Electric Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 78PQ

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