An electric field of 280000 N/C points due west at a certain spot. What is the magnitude of the force that acts on a charge of -

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7.9C at this spot?

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nordsb [41] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-12T17:36:56+03:00

<h2>The magnitude of the force that acts on a charge of -7.9C at this spot is 2.21 x 10⁶ N.</h2>

Explanation:

Electric field is the ratio of force and charge.

Electric field, E = 280000 N/C

Charge, q = -7.9 C

We have

$E=\frac{F}{q}\\\\280000=\frac{F}{7.9}\\\\F=280000\times 7.9\\\\F=2.21\times 10^6N$

The magnitude of the force that acts on a charge of -7.9C at this spot is 2.21 x 10⁶ N.