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A point charge at the origin of a coordinate system

Chapter 19, Problem 80GP

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QUESTION:

A point charge at the origin of a coordinate system produces the electric field \(\vec{E}=(36,000 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{C})\) \(\hat{x}\) on the x axis at the location \(x=-0.75 \mathrm{~m}\). Determine the sign and magnitude of the charge.

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

\ve E=(36,000 N/C)

\hat{x}

x=-0.75 m

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QUESTION:

A point charge at the origin of a coordinate system produces the electric field \(\vec{E}=(36,000 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{C})\) \(\hat{x}\) on the x axis at the location \(x=-0.75 \mathrm{~m}\). Determine the sign and magnitude of the charge.

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

\ve E=(36,000 N/C)

\hat{x}

x=-0.75 m

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Solution 80GP  

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In the given problem, we need to calculate the polarity and magnitude of the charge. If the charge placed at origin produces an electric field of  on a point on the x-axis at .

Given data,

Electric field,

Distance,

Constant,

To find,

Charge,

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