Question

In a thundercloud there may be electric charges of +44.0 C near the top of the cloud and -44.0 C near the bottom of the cloud. These charges are separated by 1.60 km. What is the electric force on the top charge?

Answer 1

Answer:6.806 MN

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Charge on clouds is +44 C and -44 C

They are separated by 1.6 km

and electrostatic Force is given by

`F=(kq_1q_2)/(r^2)`

`F=(9* 10^9* 44* 44)/(1600^2)`

`F=(17,424* 10^9)/(256* 10^4)`

F=6.806 MN