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Q3) A triangle with equal sides of length 10 cm has -5.0 nC charge objects at each corner. Determine the magnitude of the electrical force exerted on the object at the top corner due to the two objects at the corners of the horizontal base of the triangle. ANSWER IN μN.

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          Q3) A triangle with equal sides of length 10 cm has -5.0 nC charge objects at each corner. Determine the magnitude of the electrical force exerted on the object at the top corner due to the two objects at the corners of the horizontal base of the triangle. ANSWER IN μN.

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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02/03/2022

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Given: Charge (Q) = -5.0 nC = -5.0 x 10^-9 C Distance (a) = 10 cm = 0.1 m Coulomb's constant (K) = 9 x 10^9 Nm^2/C^2 Force on corner 1 by corner 2 (F12): F12 = K * (Q^2) / a^2 F12 = (9 x 10^9 Nm^2/C^2) * ((-5.0 x 10^-9 C)^2) / (0.1 m)^2 F12 = 3.75 x 10^-6 N Show more…

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Q3) A triangle with equal sides of length 10 cm has -5.0 nC charge objects at each corner. Determine the magnitude of the electrical force exerted on the object at the top corner due to the two objects at the corners of the horizontal base of the triangle. ANSWER IN μN.