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The electric force on the
Answer to Problem 21P
The electric force on the
Explanation of Solution
Write the Coulomb’s law.
Here,
The force due to the
Write the equation for the magnitude of the net force on
Here,
Write the equation for the direction of the net force on
Here,
Conclusion:
The value of
Refer to the figure and find the force on
Refer to the figure and find the force on
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the electric force on the
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