Three point charges are located at the corners of 7.00 µC an equilateral triangle as in Figure P15.13. Find the magnitude and direction of \0.500 m the net electric force on the 60.0° 2.00 µC charge.

Three point charges are located at the corners of 7.00 µC an equilateral triangle as in Figure P15.13. Find the magnitude and direction of \0.500 m the net electric force on the 60.0° 2.00 µC charge.

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Chapter15: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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Problem 16P: Panicle A of charge 3.00 104 C is at the origin, particle B of charge 6.00 104 C is at (4.00 m,...

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Three point charges are
located at the corners of
7.00 µC
an equilateral triangle as
in Figure P15.13. Find the
magnitude and direction of
\0.500 m
the net electric force on the
60.0°
2.00 µC charge.

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