Question

Calculate the net force on pa cle 91.

First, find the direction of the force particle q2 is
exerting on particle q₁. Is it pushing to the right (+),
or to the left (-)?
+13.0 μC
+91
K 0.25 m
Enter + or -.
+7.70 μC
+92
*
0.30 m
–5,90 μC
93

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the direction of the force particle q2 is exerting on particle q₁, we can use Coulomb's Law, which states that like charges repel each other and opposite charges attract each other.

Given that q₁ is +13.0 μC and q₂ is +7.70 μC, both particles have the same positive charge. Therefore, they will exert a repulsive force on each other.

Since the charges are positive and repel each other, the force exerted by particle q₂ on particle q₁ will be directed away from q₂. In other words, the force will be pushing particle q₁ to the right (+).

Hence, the direction of the force exerted by particle q₂ on particle q₁ is to the right (+).