Question

1. Two-point charges, QA = +8 μC and QB = -5 μC, are separated by a distance r = 10 cm. What is the magnitude and direction of the electric force? The constant k = 9 x 109 N-m2/C2
Solution:

Answer 1

Answer:

F = 36 N

Explanation:

Given that,

Charge, q₁ = +8 μC

Charge, q₂ = -5 μC

The distance between the charges, r = 10 cm = 0.1 m

We need to find the magnitude of the electrostatic force. The formula for the electrostatic force is given by :

$F=\dfrac{kq_1q_2}{r^2}\\\\F=\dfrac{9\times 10^9\times8\times 10^{-6}\times 5\times 10^{-6}}{(0.1)^2}\\F=36\ N$

So, the magnitude of the electrostatic force is 36 N.