Question

A point charge of -3.0 x 10-C is placed at the origin of coordinates. Find the clectric field at the point 13. X= 5.0 m on the x-axis.​

Answer 1

Answer:

-1.0778×10⁻¹⁰ N/C

Explanation:

Applying,

E = kq/r²................ equation 1

Where E = elctric field, q = charge, r = distance, k = coulomb's law

From the question,

Given: q = -3.0×10 C, r = 5.0 m

Constant: k = 8.98×10⁹ Nm²/C²

Substitute these values in equation 1

E = (-3.0×10)(8.98×10⁹)/5²

E = -1.0778×10⁻¹⁰ N/C

Hence the electric field on the x-axis is -1.0778×10⁻¹⁰ N/C