Question

2. Two charges at fixed locations produce an electric field as shown

below. If point charge. Y. is negative, which direction will it travel?

Answer 1

sum of the two forces as both point to the right is a force that points to the right,

Step-by-step explanation:

The force on the cast load at point Y is given by

F = q_y E

force is a vector magnitude so its result is

∑ F = Fₐ + F_b

indicate that the charge at y is negative, we analyze the direction of the force created by each charge

Charge A

as the electric field is incoming the charge is negative and as the test charge is negative both repel each other, consequently the force points to the right

Charge B

in this case the electric field lines are salient, therefore the charge is positive, consequently the force on the charge at y is attractive and points to the right

the sum of the two forces as both point to the right is a force that points to the right, that is, in the direction of the charge located at B