Select four random/arbitrary points (two near Q1 (left charge) and two near Q2 (right charge). Let Q1 = +50 microCoulombs (μ C) and Q2 = +50 microCoulombs (μ C). Calculate the Electric Field vectors at those points. Then overlay those Electric Field vectors on to the Electric Field Lines below (figure). Define your coordinate system such that the position of Q1 is at your origin with the +x axis horizontal to the right and the +y axis vertical pointing up. The position of Q2 is 52 cm to the right of your origin (Q1). Directly above the Q1 (along the +y axis), the maximum distance shown is 25 cm. Remember your E-field vectors should be tangent to the E-field lines with arrow lengths drawn proportionately.
Select four random/arbitrary points (two near Q1 (left charge) and two near Q2 (right charge). Let Q1 = +50 microCoulombs (μ C) and Q2 = +50 microCoulombs (μ C). Calculate the Electric Field vectors at those points. Then overlay those Electric Field vectors on to the Electric Field Lines below (figure).
Define your coordinate system such that the position of Q1 is at your origin with the +x axis horizontal to the right and the +y axis vertical pointing up. The position of Q2 is 52 cm to the right of your origin (Q1). Directly above the Q1 (along the +y axis), the maximum distance shown is 25 cm. Remember your E-field vectors should be tangent to the E-field lines with arrow lengths drawn proportionately.
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