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[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(choose chapter or problem)
(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.
ANSWER:
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,