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[1 mC = 10–3 C, 1 ?C = 10–6 C, 1 nC = 10–9 C.]Two charges, –Q0 and –3Q0, are a distance
Chapter 16, Problem 19P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 19P
[1 mC = 10–3 C, 1 μC = 10–6 C, 1 nC = 10–9 C.]
Two charges, –Q0 and –3Q0, are a distance l apart. These two charges are free to move but do not because there is a third charge nearby. What must be the charge and placement of the third charge for the first two to be in equilibrium?
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QUESTION:
Problem 19P
[1 mC = 10–3 C, 1 μC = 10–6 C, 1 nC = 10–9 C.]
Two charges, –Q0 and –3Q0, are a distance l apart. These two charges are free to move but do not because there is a third charge nearby. What must be the charge and placement of the third charge for the first two to be in equilibrium?
ANSWER:
Solution 19P
Step 1 of 3
We are required to find the magnitude and position of the third charge so that the system of three charges remains in equilibrium.