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An electric field of 280000 N/C points due west at a certain spot. What is the magnitude of the force that acts on a charge of -7.9C at this spot?

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The magnitude of the force that acts on a charge of -7.9C at this spot is 2.21 x 10⁶ N.

Step-by-step explanation:

Electric field is the ratio of force and charge.

Electric field, E = 280000 N/C

Charge, q = -7.9 C

We have


E=(F)/(q)\\\\280000=(F)/(7.9)\\\\F=280000* 7.9\\\\F=2.21* 10^6N

The magnitude of the force that acts on a charge of -7.9C at this spot is 2.21 x 10⁶ N.

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