Answer:
The force is 86.5×10^9 N towards the negative charge (to the right)
Explanation:
The electrostatic force on the charges is given by Coulomb's law;
F= Kq1q2/r^2
This an inverse square law.
F= electrostatic force on the charges
K= constant of Coulomb's law
q1 and q2= magnitude of the charges
Since K= 9.0×10^9Nm^2C^2
F= 9.0×10^9 × 5 × 3/(1.25)^2 = 135×10^9/1.56
F= 86.5×10^9 N
The force is 86.5×10^9 N towards the negative charge.
