Three point charges sit on the x-axis. The three charges have the values and pos

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Three point charges sit on the x-axis. The three charges have the values and positions: ·Q1 =-1.63x10-6 C, x1 =-0.860 m 2 = 5.04x10-o C, x2 = 0.530 m · ·Q3 = 6.69x10"C, x3 = 0 m What are the magnitude and direction of the total electrostatic force on Q2? For the magnitude, give your answer in Newtons to 3 significant digits. (However, do NOT include the units in your answer.) The sign of your answer will give the direction: positive means the force is to the right and negative means the force is to the left.

Explanation / Answer

Here,

for the net force acitng on the charge Q2

net force on charge Q2 = force due to Q1 + force due to Q3

net force on charge Q2 = 9 *10^9 * 10^-6 * 10^-6 * (-1.63 * 5.04/(0.530 + 0.86)^2 + 6.69 * 5.04/.530^2)

net force on charge Q2 = 1.04 N

the net force acting on charge Q2 is 1.04 N

the net force is to the right

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