Three small charged particles are placed on the same vertical line. The charge on the first particle is +5.6 nC. The second particle with a charge of -8.0 nC is 5.0 cm below the first particle. The third particle is 9.0 cm above the first particle. Determine the charge of the third particle, if the electric field is zero 5.0 cm above the first particle on the vertical line. Express your answer with the appropriate units. q= μА Value Units ?

Three small charged particles are placed on the same vertical line. The charge on the first particle is +5.6 nC. The second particle with a charge of -8.0 nC is 5.0 cm below the first particle. The third particle is 9.0 cm above the first particle. Determine the charge of the third particle, if the electric field is zero 5.0 cm above the first particle on the vertical line. Express your answer with the appropriate units. q= μА Value Units ?

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Chapter15: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

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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