1. Three charged particles A (+100 nC), B (-70 nC), and C (+50 nC) are placed near each other, forming a right triangular pattern. If particle A is 1.5 cm below particle B and particle C is 1.5 cm to the left of particle B, answer the following questions. a. Determine the magnitude (mN) of the net electrostatic force acting on particle С. b. Determine the angle (° or degrees) made by the electrostatic force acting on particle C, with respect to the positive x-axis.

1. Three charged particles A (+100 nC), B (-70 nC), and C (+50 nC) are placed near each other, forming a right triangular pattern. If particle A is 1.5 cm below particle B and particle C is 1.5 cm to the left of particle B, answer the following questions. a. Determine the magnitude (mN) of the net electrostatic force acting on particle С. b. Determine the angle (° or degrees) made by the electrostatic force acting on particle C, with respect to the positive x-axis.

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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