College Physics
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781305952300
Author: Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
A) Find the x-component of the total force exerted on the third charge by the other two.
B) Find the y-component of the total force exerted on the third charge by the other two.
C) Find the magnitude of the total force acting on the third charge.
D) Find the direction of the total force acting on the third charge.
Expert Solution
This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
This is a popular solution
Step 1: Determine the given variable:
VIEW Step 2: Draw the diagram:
VIEW Step 3: Calculate the magnitude of forces acting on third charge due to other two charges:
VIEW Step 4: A) Find the x-component of the total force exerted on the third charge by the other two:
VIEW Step 5: B) Find the y-component of the total force exerted on the third charge by the other two:
VIEW Step 6: C) Find the magnitude of the total force acting on the third charge:
VIEW Step 7: D) Find the direction of the total force acting on the third charge :
VIEW Solution
VIEW Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Step by stepSolved in 8 steps with 8 images
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- A charge of -2.50 nC is placed at the origin of an xy-coordinate system, and a charge of 2.40 nC is placed on the y-axis at y= 4.30 cm a)if a third charge, of 5.00 nC, is now placed at the point x= 3.05 cm, y= 4.30 cm find the x and y components of the total force exerted on this charge by the other two charges. b) Find the magnitude of this force.express in newtons c)Find the direction of this force. Express your answer in degrees.arrow_forwardG1arrow_forwardWhat is the force F on charge Q = 1.7 nC in the middle of figure 1 due to the four other charges? Express your answer in Newtons, in component form (as in x and y components separated by a comma).arrow_forward
- 4) A long thin wire, hundreds of meters long, carries a uniformly distributed charge of -4.7 μC per meter of length. A) Estimate the magnitude and direction(towards the wire or away from the wire) of the electric field at point 5.5 m perpendicular from the center of the wire. Express your answer using two significant figures. B) Estimate the magnitude and direction of the electric field at point 1.5 m perpendicular from the center of the wire. Express your answer using two significant figures.arrow_forwardFind the magnitude of the electrostatic force (in Newtons) exerted on the charge located at the origin. The charge q1= 30.2 x 10-6 C is located at the x= -0.46 m and the charge q3=50.5 x 10-6 C is located at x=0.7 m. q2= 5.54 x 10-6 Carrow_forward4) A long thin wire, hundreds of meters long, carries a uniformly distributed charge of -4.7 μC per meter of length. Part A Estimate the magnitude of the electric field at point 5.5 m perpendicular from the center of the wire. Express your answer using two significant figures. Part B Estimate the magnitude of the electric field at point 1.5 m perpendicular from the center of the wire. Express your answer using two significant figures.arrow_forward
- Find the Net electrostatic force exerted on the charge at the origin. Charges 6.71 nC and 2.9 nC are both positive (+) and 2.32 nC is negative (-). Find R as well as resultant angle.arrow_forwardThe first charged object is exerting a force on the second charged object. Is the second charged object necessarily exerting a force on the first? Explain your reasoning.arrow_forwardTwo objects with charges Q1 and Q2 experience an electrical force of attraction of 8.0x10-4 N when separated by a distance of d. Determine the force of attraction if the same objects are separated by a distance of 2d and each object having double the charge.arrow_forward
- A charge of +6.6 x 10-4 C is placed at the origin of a Cartesian coordinate system. A second charge of +8 x 10-4 C lies 20 cm above the origin, and a third charge of +3 x 10-4 C lies 20 cm to the right of the origin. Determine the direction of the total force on the first charge at the origin. Express your answer as a positive angle in degrees measured counter clockwise from the positive x-axis.arrow_forwardTwo point charges are lying on the x-axis of a given Reference frame. Charge q1= +25nC is located at x=0.03m while charge q2= -75 nC at the origin. Find the magnitude and direction of the following: Electric force q1 exerts on q2. Electric force that q2 exerts on q1.arrow_forwardA charge of -2.90 nCnC is placed at the origin of an xy-coordinate system, and a charge of 2.30 nCnC is placed on the yy axis at yyy = 4.35 cmcm . a) If a third charge, of 5.00 nCnC , is now placed at the point xxx = 2.85 cmcm , yyy = 4.35 cmcm find the xx and yy components of the total force exerted on this charge by the other two charges. Express answers numerically separated by a comma. b)Find the magnitude of this force. c)Find the direction of this force.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- College PhysicsPhysicsISBN:9781305952300Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris VuillePublisher:Cengage LearningUniversity Physics (14th Edition)PhysicsISBN:9780133969290Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. FreedmanPublisher:PEARSONIntroduction To Quantum MechanicsPhysicsISBN:9781107189638Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Physics for Scientists and EngineersPhysicsISBN:9781337553278Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. JewettPublisher:Cengage LearningLecture- Tutorials for Introductory AstronomyPhysicsISBN:9780321820464Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina BrissendenPublisher:Addison-WesleyCollege Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...PhysicsISBN:9780134609034Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart FieldPublisher:PEARSON
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Cengage Learning
University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:9780133969290
Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:PEARSON
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:9781107189638
Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:9781337553278
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics
ISBN:9780321820464
Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
Publisher:Addison-Wesley
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...
Physics
ISBN:9780134609034
Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher:PEARSON