Two point charges are placed on the x axis. (Figure 1)The first charge, q1 = 8.00 nC , is placed a distance 16.0 m from the origin along the positive x axis; the second charge, q2 = 6.00 nC , is placed a distance 9.00 m from the origin along the negative x axis. Part A Calculate the electric field at point A, located at coordinates (0 m, 12.0 m ). Give the x and y components of the electric field as an ordered pair. Express your answer in newtons per coulomb to three significant figures.

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### Problem Description

Two point charges are placed on the x-axis. (Figure 1)  
- The first charge, \( q_1 = 8.00 \, \text{nC} \), is placed at a distance of 16.0 m from the origin along the positive x-axis.
- The second charge, \( q_2 = 6.00 \, \text{nC} \), is placed at a distance of 9.00 m from the origin along the negative x-axis.

### Task

#### Part A

Calculate the electric field at point A, located at coordinates \( (0 \, \text{m}, 12.0 \, \text{m}) \).

**Instruction**:  
Give the x and y components of the electric field as an ordered pair. Express your answer in newtons per coulomb to three significant figures.

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\( E_{Ax}, E_{Ay} = \) \[ \_\_\_\_\ \, \text{N/C} \]

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**Feedback**: Incorrect; Try Again; 18 attempts remaining.

#### Part B

Complete previous part(s).

**Provide Feedback** button and **Next** button.

### Figure Description

- **Diagram**: Shows a coordinate system with the following elements:
  - \( q_1 \) is placed at \( (+16 \, \text{m}, 0 \, \text{m}) \) on the x-axis.
  - \( q_2 \) is placed at \( (-9 \, \text{m}, 0 \, \text{m}) \) on the x-axis.
  - Point A is located at \( (0 \, \text{m}, 12 \, \text{m}) \) on the y-axis.
  - Point B is also visible at \( (0 \, \text{m}, 15 \, \text{m}) \).

This setup is intended to calculate the components of the electric field at the given point caused by these charges.
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Description Two point charges are placed on the x-axis. (Figure 1) - The first charge, \( q_1 = 8.00 \, \text{nC} \), is placed at a distance of 16.0 m from the origin along the positive x-axis. - The second charge, \( q_2 = 6.00 \, \text{nC} \), is placed at a distance of 9.00 m from the origin along the negative x-axis. ### Task #### Part A Calculate the electric field at point A, located at coordinates \( (0 \, \text{m}, 12.0 \, \text{m}) \). **Instruction**: Give the x and y components of the electric field as an ordered pair. Express your answer in newtons per coulomb to three significant figures. [View Available Hint(s)] \( E_{Ax}, E_{Ay} = \) \[ \_\_\_\_\ \, \text{N/C} \] **Submit Button**: To submit the answer. **Feedback**: Incorrect; Try Again; 18 attempts remaining. #### Part B Complete previous part(s). **Provide Feedback** button and **Next** button. ### Figure Description - **Diagram**: Shows a coordinate system with the following elements: - \( q_1 \) is placed at \( (+16 \, \text{m}, 0 \, \text{m}) \) on the x-axis. - \( q_2 \) is placed at \( (-9 \, \text{m}, 0 \, \text{m}) \) on the x-axis. - Point A is located at \( (0 \, \text{m}, 12 \, \text{m}) \) on the y-axis. - Point B is also visible at \( (0 \, \text{m}, 15 \, \text{m}) \). This setup is intended to calculate the components of the electric field at the given point caused by these charges.
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