Three point charges are located at the corners of an equilateral triangle, as shown. The lower right charge has a value of −4.82μC. P is the midpoint on the base of the triangle and q1 is directly above it. (k = 9 x 109N ∙ m2/C2) [12 marks]
a) Calculate the electric field at P due to q1(7μC). [2
marks]
b) Calculate the electric field at P due to q2(2μC). [2
marks]
c) Calculate the electric field at P due to q3 (−4.82μC). [2
marks].
d) Using (a),(b), and (c), calculate the electric field at P due to
q1, q2, and q3. [4 marks] e) If a charge of 1μC is place at P,
determine the force acting on this particle. [2 marks]
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