Review | Constanls Two charges, one of 2.50µC and the other of -3.50µC, are placed on the x-axis, one at the origin and the other at x 0.600 m, as shown in the figure (Figure 1). Part A Find the position on the x-axis where the net force on a small charge +q would be zero. Express your answer in meters. XF-0 = m Submit Request Answer < Return to Assignment Provide Feedback

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### Electric Charges and Forces

#### Problem Description

Two charges, one of \(2.50 \, \mu \text{C}\) and the other of \(-3.50 \, \mu \text{C}\), are placed on the x-axis, one at the origin and the other at \(x = 0.600 \, \text{m}\), as shown in the figure below (Figure 1).

#### Task

**Part A:**

Find the position on the x-axis where the net force on a small charge \(+q\) would be zero.

**Express your answer in meters.**

\[ x_{F=0} = \, \boxed{\rule{3cm}{0.5pt}} \, \text{m} \]

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#### Figure 1

The diagram illustrates the positions of the two charges along the x-axis:

- A charge of \(+2.50 \, \mu \text{C}\) is located at \(x = 0 \, \text{m}\).
- A charge of \(-3.50 \, \mu \text{C}\) is located at \(x = 0.600 \, \text{m}\).

\[ \text{Figure 1: Charge distribution along the x-axis} \]

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Make sure to analyze the forces acting on the small charge \(+q\) due to both charges, and find the point where these forces balance each other out. Consider the formula for electric force and the principle of superposition to solve this problem. 

For further assistance, refer to the sections on Coulomb's Law and vector addition of forces in your textbook.
Transcribed Image Text:### Electric Charges and Forces #### Problem Description Two charges, one of \(2.50 \, \mu \text{C}\) and the other of \(-3.50 \, \mu \text{C}\), are placed on the x-axis, one at the origin and the other at \(x = 0.600 \, \text{m}\), as shown in the figure below (Figure 1). #### Task **Part A:** Find the position on the x-axis where the net force on a small charge \(+q\) would be zero. **Express your answer in meters.** \[ x_{F=0} = \, \boxed{\rule{3cm}{0.5pt}} \, \text{m} \] [Submit] [Request Answer] #### Figure 1 The diagram illustrates the positions of the two charges along the x-axis: - A charge of \(+2.50 \, \mu \text{C}\) is located at \(x = 0 \, \text{m}\). - A charge of \(-3.50 \, \mu \text{C}\) is located at \(x = 0.600 \, \text{m}\). \[ \text{Figure 1: Charge distribution along the x-axis} \] --- Make sure to analyze the forces acting on the small charge \(+q\) due to both charges, and find the point where these forces balance each other out. Consider the formula for electric force and the principle of superposition to solve this problem. For further assistance, refer to the sections on Coulomb's Law and vector addition of forces in your textbook.
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