A stationary particle of charge q = 2.6 x 10-8 C is placed in a laser beam (an electromagnetic wave) whose intensity is 2.5 × 10³ W/m². Assume the speed of light in a vacuum is 2.998 x 108 m/s and the permeability of free space is 47 x 107 H/m. For each step below, provide a brief statement as to why you chose a particular strategy to solve the question. 1. Determine the magnitude of the electric force exerted on the charge.

A stationary particle of charge q = 2.6 x 10-8 C is placed in a laser beam (an electromagnetic wave) whose intensity is 2.5 × 10³ W/m². Assume the speed of light in a vacuum is 2.998 x 108 m/s and the permeability of free space is 47 x 107 H/m. For each step below, provide a brief statement as to why you chose a particular strategy to solve the question. 1. Determine the magnitude of the electric force exerted on the charge.