Question 1-8: For the same configuration, find both the magnitude and direction of the net force on the negative charge in the middle.

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Question 1-7: Two positive charges, one of magnitude Q and the other of magnitude 2Q.
and one negative charge of magnitude Q are placed on a straight line as shown in Figure
14-1. The distance between the charge on the left and the charge in the middle is d, while
that between the charge in the middle and the charge on the right is 2d. Find both the
magnitude and direction of the net force on the positive charge on the left.
Figure 14-1
Q
d
2d
magnitude: 7/9(kQ^2/d^2)
+ve sign indicates direction to the right
2Q
+x
Question 1-8: For the same configuration, find both the magnitude and direction of the net force
on the negative charge in the middle.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 1-7: Two positive charges, one of magnitude Q and the other of magnitude 2Q. and one negative charge of magnitude Q are placed on a straight line as shown in Figure 14-1. The distance between the charge on the left and the charge in the middle is d, while that between the charge in the middle and the charge on the right is 2d. Find both the magnitude and direction of the net force on the positive charge on the left. Figure 14-1 Q d 2d magnitude: 7/9(kQ^2/d^2) +ve sign indicates direction to the right 2Q +x Question 1-8: For the same configuration, find both the magnitude and direction of the net force on the negative charge in the middle.
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