A small sphere with a charge of -0.60 μC is placed in a uniform electric field of magnitude 1.2

step 1 In this problem we have given charge on sphere Q is equal to minus 0 .60 mu c which is equal to

A small sphere with a charge of -0.60 μC is placed in a...

A small sphere with a charge of $-0.60 \mu \mathrm{C}$ is placed in a uniform electric field of magnitude $1.2 \times 10^{6} \mathrm{N} / \mathrm{C}$ pointing to the west. What is the magnitude and direc tion of the electric force on the sphere?

Labs

Want to see this concept in action?

NEW

Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.

View Labs

Key Concepts

Electric Force on a Charge

This concept involves the calculation of the force exerted on a charged object when it is placed in an electric field. The force is determined by the equation F = qE, where F is the force, q is the charge, and E is the electric field strength. The force is a vector, meaning it has both magnitude and direction based on the charge and field orientation.

Uniform Electric Field

A uniform electric field is one in which the electric field strength and direction remain constant at every point in space. This simplifies calculations because the force on a charge due to the field does not vary with position, allowing a straightforward application of the formula F = qE.

Effect of Charge Sign

The sign of the electric charge plays a critical role in determining the direction of the force experienced by the charge in an electric field. A positive charge accelerates in the direction of the electric field, while a negative charge accelerates in the opposite direction. This concept is essential for predicting the behavior of charged particles in various electric fields.

Transcript

Please give Ace some feedback