Question

Particles q₁, 92, and q3 are in a straight line.

Particles q₁ = -5.00 10-6 C,q2 = +2.50 10-6 C, and
93 -2.50 10-6 C. Particles q₁ and q2 are separated
by 0.500 m. Particles q2 and q3 are separated by
0.250 m. What is the net force on q2?
=
Remember: Negative forces (-F) will point Left
Positive forces (+F) will point Right
-5.00-10-6 C
●
91
0.500 m
+2.50-10-6 C
+92
-2.50-10-6 C
93
0.250 m
Enter

Answer 1

The net force on q2 is -1.80 x 10^-5 N, pointing left.