(a) Two charges are placed in an (x, y) coordinate system. The first charge is located at (1cm, 0cm)and the second charge is placed at (0cm, 1cm). Find the magnitude and direction of the netforce on the first charge if both charges are q₁ q2 = +0.8 C.(b) Three charges are placed in an (x, y) coordinate system. The first charge is located at(2cm, 2cm) the second charge is at (-2cm, -2cm) and the third charge is located at(0cm, 2cm). Find the magnitude and direction of the net force on the first charge if all chargesare 9₁ 92 93 = +1.2 C.==

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(a) Two charges are placed in an (x, y) coordinate system. The first charge is located at (1cm, 0cm) and the second charge is placed at (0cm, 1cm). Find the magnitude and direction of the net force on the first charge if both charges are q₁ = 92 = +0.8 C. (b) Three charges are placed in an (x, y) coordinate system. The first charge is located at (2cm, 2cm) the second charge is at (-2cm, -2cm) and the third charge is located at (0cm, 2cm). Find the magnitude and direction of the net force on the first charge if all charges are 91 92 93 = +1.2 C.

(a) Two charges are placed in an (x, y) coordinate system. The first charge is located at (1cm, 0cm) and the second charge is placed at (0cm, 1cm). Find the magnitude and direction of the net force on the first charge if both charges are q₁ = 92 = +0.8 C. (b) Three charges are placed in an (x, y) coordinate system. The first charge is located at (2cm, 2cm) the second charge is at (-2cm, -2cm) and the third charge is located at (0cm, 2cm). Find the magnitude and direction of the net force on the first charge if all charges are 91 92 93 = +1.2 C.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter23: Electric Forces

Section: Chapter Questions

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