Question

Particles q1 = +8.0 uC, q2 = +3.5 uC, and

93 = -2.5 uC are in a line. Particles q1 and q2 are
separated by 0.10 m and particles q2 and q3 are
separated by 0.15 m. What is the net force on
particle q2?

Answer 1

The net force on particle q2 can be calculated using Coulomb's law. Coulomb's law states that the force between two charges is proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

Step-by-step explanation:

The net force on particle q2 can be calculated using Coulomb's law. Coulomb's law states that the force between two charges is proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

Let's calculate the net force on q2:

1. The force between q1 and q2 can be calculated using Coulomb's law: F1 = k * (q1 * q2) / r^2
2. The force between q3 and q2 can also be calculated using Coulomb's law: F2 = k * (q3 * q2) / r^2
3. The net force on q2 is the vector sum of the forces F1 and F2: F_net = F1 + F2

Substituting the given values into the equations, we can find the net force on q2.