Two positive charges, each of magnitude 8.4 x 10-6 C, are located a distance of 19...

Two positive charges, each of magnitude 8.4 x 10-6 C, are located a distance of 19 cm from each other. They are arranged along a horizontal line.

(a) What is the magnitude of the force exerted on each charge?

(b) What direction is the force from the right charge acting on the left charge?

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A) the magnitude of force exerted on each charge was found to be 17.591 N.

B) the direction of force from the right change acting on the left charge is along the negative x axis or towards left.

C) the direction of force from the left charge acting on the right charge is along positive x axis OT towards right.

genius_generous answered 1 year ago

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