Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780131495081
Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
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Chapter 21, Problem 16P
(II) Two negative and two positive point charges (magnitude Q = 4.15 mC) are placed on opposite corners of a square as shown in Fig. 21–54. Determine the magnitude and direction of the force on each charge.
FIGURE 21–54
Problem 16.
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square of side l as shown in Fig. 17–39. What is the poten-
tial at the fourth corner (point A)?
FIGURE 17-39
Problem 22.
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13. (II) Three positive particles of equal
charge, +17.0 μC, are located at the cor-
ners of an equilateral triangle of side
15.0 cm (Fig.21-55 ). Calculate the
magnitude and direction of the net force
on each particle due to the other two.
Figure 21-55
+170 μC
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Problem 130.
(II) Three charged particles are placed at the corners of an
equilateral triangle of side 1.20 m (Fig. 16-53). The
charges are +4.0 µC, -8.0 µC, and -6.0 µC. Calculate
the magnitude and direction of the net force on each due
to the other two.
Q1 = +4.0 µC
1.20 m
FIGURE 16-53
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Problem 17.
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Chapter 21 Solutions
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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