What direction is the net force on the 3 µC point charge?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the direction of the net force acting on a specific point charge due to the influence of two other point charges. It involves analyzing the interactions between the three charges based on their positions and magnitudes.
Answer
Straight downwards.
The net force is straight downwards.
Answer for screen readers
The net force is straight downwards.
More Information
Since all charges are positive, they repel each other. The closer 2 μC exerts a stronger force on the 3 μC than the further 1 μC, resulting in a net force downwards.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume the forces might add at an angle, but since they are along a straight line, the resulting direction is vertical.
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