[1 mC = 10–3 C, 1 ?C = 10–6 C, 1 nC = 10–9 C.]Three charged particles are placed at the

Chapter 16, Problem 17P

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(II) Three charged particles are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side  (Fig. 16-53). The charges are , and . Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net force on each due to the other two.

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QUESTION:

(II) Three charged particles are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side  (Fig. 16-53). The charges are , and . Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net force on each due to the other two.

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Solution 17P

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We have to calculate the magnitude and direction of the net force on each charge due to the other two charges.

The forces on each charge is in a direction along a line connecting the charges as shown in the figure below.

The magnitude of each individual force between the charges can be calculated using Coulomb’s law.

where,

Nm2/C2

C

C

m

Thus,

       

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