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If the signs of all three charges ($q_1$, $q_2$, and $q_3$) are changed to the opposite signs, what happens to the net force on $q_3$?
If the signs of all three charges ($q_1$, $q_2$, and $q_3$) are changed to the opposite signs, what happens to the net force on $q_3$?
- The net force on $q_3$ changes direction but maintains the same magnitude.
- The net force on $q_3$ changes magnitude but maintains the same direction.
- The net force on $q_3$ becomes zero.
- The net force on $q_3$ would still be attracted toward $q_2$ and repelled from $q_1$ with forces of the same magnitude. (correct)
If the net force on a charge $q_3$ is zero, it can be modeled as a particle in equilibrium.
If the net force on a charge $q_3$ is zero, it can be modeled as a particle in equilibrium.
True (A)
According to Coulomb's law, what type of force (attractive or repulsive) exists between two charges with the same sign?
According to Coulomb's law, what type of force (attractive or repulsive) exists between two charges with the same sign?
repulsive
The electric field due to a source charge at the location of a test charge is defined as the electric ______ on the test charge per unit charge.
The electric field due to a source charge at the location of a test charge is defined as the electric ______ on the test charge per unit charge.
Match the following characteristics of electric field lines with their implications:
Match the following characteristics of electric field lines with their implications:
What does a negative product of two charges ($q_1q_2 < 0$) indicate about the electric force between them?
What does a negative product of two charges ($q_1q_2 < 0$) indicate about the electric force between them?
The absolute direction of the force on a charge depends only on the signs of the charges involved, and not their location.
The absolute direction of the force on a charge depends only on the signs of the charges involved, and not their location.
In the context of electric fields, what is an 'electric dipole'?
In the context of electric fields, what is an 'electric dipole'?
The electric field at a point P due to a group of source charges equals the ______ of the electric fields of all the charges.
The electric field at a point P due to a group of source charges equals the ______ of the electric fields of all the charges.
Match the following terms related to charge distribution with their definitions:
Match the following terms related to charge distribution with their definitions:
What happens to the electric field created by a ring of charge at a point on its axis far away from the ring ($x >> a$, where $x$ is the distance from the center and $a$ is the radius)?
What happens to the electric field created by a ring of charge at a point on its axis far away from the ring ($x >> a$, where $x$ is the distance from the center and $a$ is the radius)?
The electric field inside a uniformly charged ring is constant.
The electric field inside a uniformly charged ring is constant.
According to the rules for drawing electric field lines, where must they begin and end?
According to the rules for drawing electric field lines, where must they begin and end?
The number of electric field lines per unit area is proportional to the ______ of the electric field in that region.
The number of electric field lines per unit area is proportional to the ______ of the electric field in that region.
Match each statement about electric field lines with its corresponding implication
Match each statement about electric field lines with its corresponding implication
If a particle with a positive charge is placed in a uniform electric field, what will be the direction of its acceleration?
If a particle with a positive charge is placed in a uniform electric field, what will be the direction of its acceleration?
The electric force and gravitational force are both field forces, but only the gravitational force can act through empty space.
The electric force and gravitational force are both field forces, but only the gravitational force can act through empty space.
What three analysis models apply if a particle with charge is free to move in a uniform electric field?
What three analysis models apply if a particle with charge is free to move in a uniform electric field?
The electric field is said to ______ in the region of space around a charged object.
The electric field is said to ______ in the region of space around a charged object.
Match the characteristic with the charge:
Match the characteristic with the charge:
If the distance of a charged particle from the source charge doubles, what happens to the electric field?
If the distance of a charged particle from the source charge doubles, what happens to the electric field?
The direction of the electric field produced by a negative charge is radially outward from the charge.
The direction of the electric field produced by a negative charge is radially outward from the charge.
Assuming the electric field has been determined, what is needed to determine the force on ANY charged particle?
Assuming the electric field has been determined, what is needed to determine the force on ANY charged particle?
If multiple point charges are present, the resultant force on any one of them equals the ______ of the forces exerted by the other individual charges.
If multiple point charges are present, the resultant force on any one of them equals the ______ of the forces exerted by the other individual charges.
Match the following:
Match the following:
How does the electric field vary with distance far away from a dipole?
How does the electric field vary with distance far away from a dipole?
In the context of continuous charge distribution, the equation $\vec{E} = k_e \sum_i \frac{\Delta q_i}{r_i^2} \hat{r}_i$ is typically solved using a vector sum.
In the context of continuous charge distribution, the equation $\vec{E} = k_e \sum_i \frac{\Delta q_i}{r_i^2} \hat{r}_i$ is typically solved using a vector sum.
Does symmetry help in calculating electric fields due to continuous charge distributions? How so?
Does symmetry help in calculating electric fields due to continuous charge distributions? How so?
The product $q_1q_2$ is ______ if the two charges are of the same sign and the electric force on one particle is directed away from the other particle.
The product $q_1q_2$ is ______ if the two charges are of the same sign and the electric force on one particle is directed away from the other particle.
Match the types of charge densities with its respective notations:
Match the types of charge densities with its respective notations:
If point P is very far from the rod such that ($a >> l$), what is the nature of the electric field at the point?
If point P is very far from the rod such that ($a >> l$), what is the nature of the electric field at the point?
Electric field lines can cross each other in a region of space.
Electric field lines can cross each other in a region of space.
If there are an excess of only one type of charge, then where do some electric field lines begin or end?
If there are an excess of only one type of charge, then where do some electric field lines begin or end?
An electric field is said to be ______ if it is constant in magnitude and direction.
An electric field is said to be ______ if it is constant in magnitude and direction.
Match whether the particle has a positive charge or negative charge:
Match whether the particle has a positive charge or negative charge:
What is the final speed of the particle after accelerating an acceleration of a?
What is the final speed of the particle after accelerating an acceleration of a?
The number of electric field lines is an actual object.
The number of electric field lines is an actual object.
What is the ratio of number of lines in contact with the charges is N2/N1 equal to?
What is the ratio of number of lines in contact with the charges is N2/N1 equal to?
If the separation between the plates is less than the value found, the electron will strike the ______ plate.
If the separation between the plates is less than the value found, the electron will strike the ______ plate.
Match the corresponding parts to the definitions
Match the corresponding parts to the definitions
If the signs of all three charges in a system are reversed, what happens to the net force on the third charge ($F_3$)?
If the signs of all three charges in a system are reversed, what happens to the net force on the third charge ($F_3$)?
The electric field at a point in space due to a charge distribution is solely determined by the test charge placed at that point.
The electric field at a point in space due to a charge distribution is solely determined by the test charge placed at that point.
In the context of electric field lines, what does the density of field lines in a particular region indicate about the electric field's strength?
In the context of electric field lines, what does the density of field lines in a particular region indicate about the electric field's strength?
For a system of multiple point charges, the resultant force on any one of them equals the _______ sum of the forces exerted by the other individual charges.
For a system of multiple point charges, the resultant force on any one of them equals the _______ sum of the forces exerted by the other individual charges.
Match the following concepts related to electric fields with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts related to electric fields with their descriptions:
Flashcards
Coulomb's Law
Coulomb's Law
Force exerted by charges on each other is given by Coulomb's law.
Superposition Principle (Electric Fields)
Superposition Principle (Electric Fields)
Total electric field due to multiple charges - the vector sum of individual fields.
Electric Field
Electric Field
Region around a charged object where electric forces are exerted.
Electric Field (Definition)
Electric Field (Definition)
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Electric Dipole
Electric Dipole
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Electric Field Lines
Electric Field Lines
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Electric Field Line Density
Electric Field Line Density
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Direction of Electric Field Lines
Direction of Electric Field Lines
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Particle in a Field (Electric)
Particle in a Field (Electric)
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Problem-Solving Strategy
Problem-Solving Strategy
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Gravitational Field
Gravitational Field
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Study Notes
- Electric force is proportional to the magnitude of each charge and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Electric Force Calculations
- Magnitude of force F23 is calculated using Coulomb's law with given charge magnitudes and separation distance, resulting in 8.99 N.
- Magnitude of force F13 calculation accounts for the diagonal distance between charges q1 and q3.
- F13x and F13y are components of force F13, derived using trigonometry from the magnitude and angle (45 degrees).
- Resultant force components F3x and F3y are calculated by summing the individual force components acting on q3.
- The resultant force F3 acting on q3 is expressed in unit-vector notation using the calculated x and y components.
- Changes in the signs of all three charges do not affect the magnitude of the net force F3.
Net Force and Equilibrium
- Net force on q3 is a vector sum influenced by the positions and magnitudes of other charges.
- The point charge is modeled as a particle in equilibrium when the net force acting on it is zero, requiring careful positioning relative to other charges.
- Equilibrium position of qs relates to the balance of forces from q1 and q2.
Signs of Charges
- Like charges repel, and opposite charges attract each other.
- The sign of the product q1q2 indicates the relative direction of force: positive for repulsive, negative for attractive.
- Absolute direction of force on a charge depends on the location of other charges.
Superposition Principle
- The resultant force on a charge is the vector sum of forces from other individual charges.
- When multiple charges are present, the resultant force on any one of the is equal to the vector sum of the forces exerted by the other individual charges.
Problem Solving Strategy
- Symmetry in charge arrangements helps simplify problem visualization.
- Knowing if you are analyzing a group of individual charges or a continuous charge distribution dictates how you proceed.
Electric Field Definition
- Michael Faraday developed the concept of an electric field
- An electric field exists around a charged object, known as the source charge.
- The presence of an electric field can be detected by placing a test charge in the field and observing the electric force on it.
- The electric field vector at a point is defined as the electric force per unit charge on a positive test charge placed at that point.
- The electric field has SI units of newtons per coulomb (N/C) and its direction is that of the force on a positive test charge.
- Electric field is created by the source charges, not the test charge itself.
Electric Field Calculation
- The electric field due to a group of source charges is the vector sum of the electric fields of all charges.
- For a continuous charge distribution, the electric field is calculated by integrating over the charge distribution.
- Symmetry properties should be considered to simplify the calculation, canceling field components.
Electric Field Lines
- Lines must begin on a positive charge and terminate on a negative charge.
- Number of lines drawn leaving or approaching a charge is proportional to the magnitude of the charge.
- No two field lines can cross.
Motion in Electric Fields
- A charged particle in an electric field experiences a force, leading to acceleration.
- The electric force, like other energy forces, can do work on a system.
Example
- An arbitrary charge q placed in an electric field E, experiences a force given by F = qE.
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