Question

Suppose there is a uniform electric field in a large region including the origin. Somebody comes in, places a −8-C (negative) charge at a point, makes some measurements, and then takes it away. Then you come in, place a +2-C (positive) charge at that point, and measure a force of 6 N directed “down” acting on your charge. Enter the magnitude and direction of the force and the electric field experienced by the two charges, as follows.

a. Magnitude of field experienced by the +2-C charge, in N/C:__________

b. Direction of field experienced by the +2-C charge (UP or DOWN)

c. Magnitude of force on the −8-C charge, in newtons: ________

d. Direction of force on the −8-C charge (UP or DOWN)

e. Magnitude of field experienced by the −8-C charge, in N/C:________

f. Direction of field experienced by the −8-C charge (UP or DOWN)

Answer 1