Electric Force Calculation for Particle 2

In summary, the conversation is about a question involving calculating forces between particles. The first part was solved correctly, but the second part is giving trouble. The student is unsure if the final answer should be negative or positive. They have not shared their results, making it difficult for others to help them find their mistake. The forces acting on particle 2 are from particles 1, 3, and 4, and the student has correctly calculated them.
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Zythyr
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Homework Statement



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The Attempt at a Solution



I got the first part of the question correct but for some reason I can't get the second one. I know I did it correctly but its not working.

All the forces acting on particle 2 are from particle 1, 3, and 4. I calculated the forces and added them up but I still am not getting the right answer. I tried both negative and positive answer for the same number and still it says I am wrong.
 
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you have still not said anything about the results of your procedures. Then how can we tell you where you did wrong?
 
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F2 = F21 + F23 + F24

F21 = Kq1q2/d^2 (convert d to meters first)
F23 = Kq2q3/d^2 (convert d to meters first)

F24 = Kq2q4/(2*d)^2 (convert d to meters first)

Also I am not sure if the final answer is suppose to be negitive or postive.
 

FAQ: Electric Force Calculation for Particle 2

1. What is electric charge?

Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter that causes it to experience electromagnetic interactions. It can be either positive or negative.

2. How is electric charge measured?

Electric charge is measured in units called Coulombs (C). A small charge is measured in milliCoulombs (mC) or microCoulombs (μC).

3. What is the difference between static and current electricity?

Static electricity is a build-up of electric charge on the surface of an object, while current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

4. What is the relationship between electric charge and electric fields?

Electric charge creates electric fields, which are areas of influence that can exert forces on other charged objects. The strength of the electric field is directly proportional to the amount of electric charge present.

5. Can electric charge be created or destroyed?

No, electric charge is a conserved quantity, meaning it cannot be created or destroyed. It can only be transferred from one object to another.

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