WORKSHEET 1.1: ELECTRIC FORCES
Complete the table below. Use Q1 = 1.2 x 10^-4 C ; q2 = 2.4 x 10^-4 C; d = 0.45 m.
Charge 1 Charge 2 Distance Electric Force
Q1 q2 d Fe
2Q1 3q2 d 2Fe
2Q1 1/2 q2 d Fe
2Q1 q2 2d 4Fe
Q1 3q2 2d 6Fe
2Q1 2q2 2d 8Fe
2Q1 q2 1/2d Fe
1/2Q1 q2 1/2d 1/4Fe
2Q1 1/2 q2 2d 2Fe
1/2Q1 1/2 q2 1/2d 1/4Fe
Problem Solving: Compute for the following unknowns, provide the necessary solutions and diagram. Round off your answer to the nearest 4-decimal places. Box your final answers.
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