Given that
Q1 = 2.31 nC
Q is Between Q1 and Q2
Distance between Q1 and Q2 is, d= 8.09
Q2 is in static equilibrium
Now, distance between Q2 and Q is ,
x = d/2= 4.045
According to Coulomb's law electrostatic force
( Q1 & Q2 = charge r= distance between Q1 and Q2)
Electrostatic force on Q2 due to Q1 is
= (9×109×2.31×10-9×Q2)/8.092
= 0.137×Q2
Electro- static force on Q2 due to Q is
= 9×109×QQ2/4.0452
= 0.55×109×QQ2
As Q2 is in static equilibrium ,
The net force on it is Zero.
So,
Or , 0.137×Q2 + 0.55×109QQ2 =0
Or, 0.137×Q2 = - 0.55×109×QQ2
Or, Q = - 0.137/.55×109
So, the value of Q is - 0.249 nC ( answer)
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