Each corner of a right-angled triangle is occupied by identical point charges "A", "B", and "C" respectively. Draw a sketch of t
his arrangement. "A" exerts force F on "B". An equal force F is exerted by "C" on "B" (/_ ABC= 90 degrees). Determine an expression for the net force on "B".
1 answer:
Answer:
Fnet = F√2
Fnet = kq²/r² √2
Explanation:
A exerts a force F on B, and C exerts an equal force F on B perpendicular to that. The net force can be found with Pythagorean theorem:
Fnet = √(F² + F²)
Fnet = F√2
The force between two charges particles is:
F = k q₁ q₂ / r²
where
k is Coulomb's constant, q₁ and q₂ are the charges, and r is the distance between the charges.
If we say the charge of each particle is q, then:
F = kq²/r²
Substituting:
Fnet = kq²/r² √2
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