At a given point, the electric field intensity is 40 N/C in an easterly direction. An unknown charge receives a westward force of 5x10^-5 N. Calculate the nature and magnitude of the charge ans Q=-1.25 μC

At a given point, the electric field intensity is 40 N/C in an easterly direction. An unknown charge receives a westward force of 5x10^-5 N. Calculate the nature and magnitude of the charge ans Q=-1.25 μC

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Chapter15: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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