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Coulomb’s Law in 2D

Coulomb’s Law in 2D. Lesson 3. Objectives. determine, quantitatively, the magnitude and direction of the electric force on a point charge due to two or more other point charges in a plane. Review.

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Coulomb’s Law in 2D

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  1. Coulomb’s Law in 2D

    Lesson 3
  2. Objectives determine, quantitatively, the magnitude and direction of the electric force on a point charge due to two or more other point charges in a plane.
  3. Review ex) Two equally charged pith balls are 3.0 cm apart in air and repel each other with a force of 4.0 x 10-5 N. Find the charge on each ball.
  4. Diploma Question Alert!
  5. Diploma Question Alert!
  6. Vector Nature of Coulomb's Law The electric force is a vector, which means it can be added, subtracted or broken into x and y components like any other vector. Mind your negative signs (for direction only!!!)
  7. Note: Enter the test charge! A test charge is an imaginary object of set charge and negligible mass. It is used to determine the direction of the electric force at a particular position. This is probably not what it looks like...
  8. Example: A test charge Q2 (q = 2.0 μC) is placed halfway between a charge Q1 = 6.0 μC and a charge Q3 = 4.0 μC which are 10 cm apart. Find the force on Q2 and its direction. Step 1: Determine each electric force. Step 2: Determine the total force on the testy.
  9. Example Find the force on the 3rd charge:
  10. Example Find the force on the 2nd charge:
  11. Example Find the net force acting on the test charge.
  12. Diploma Question Alert!
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