Electrostatic field at the square center

In summary, the conversation involves a question about computing the electrostatic field at the center of a square with four charges of varying magnitudes and positions. The person proposing the question is unsure about their approach and asks for confirmation. They also provide additional information about the side length and position of the charges.
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tom75
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I have just begun studying electrostatic and I'm trying to do this exercize:

We have a square with charges +q , -2q, +2q, -q1)Compute the electrostatic field [tex]\vec{E}[/tex]at the center of the square.

I did this way :

I find [tex]\vec{E_A}=\frac{q}{2 \pi \epsilon_0} \vec{u}[/tex]
[tex]{E_B}=\frac{-q}{ \pi \epsilon_0} \vec{u}[/tex]
[tex]{E_C}=\frac{q}{ \pi \epsilon_0} \vec{u}[/tex]
[tex]{E_D}=\frac{-q}{2 \pi \epsilon_0} \vec{u}[/tex]

Then with projection :

[tex]E_A=\frac{q}{2 \pi \epsilon_0}*cos(45)=\frac{\sqrt{2}q}{4\pi \epsilon_0}[/tex]

[tex]E_B=\frac{-q}{ \pi \epsilon_0}*cos(45)=\frac{-\sqrt{2}q}{2\pi \epsilon_0}[/tex]

[tex]E_C=\frac{q}{2 \pi \epsilon_0}*sin(-45)=\frac{-\sqrt{2}q}{2\pi \epsilon_0}[/tex]

[tex]E_D=\frac{-q}{2 \pi \epsilon_0}*sin(45)=\frac{-\sqrt{2}q}{4\pi \epsilon_0}[/tex]

Finally [tex]E_{total}=\frac{-\sqrt{2}q}{\pi \epsilon_0}[/tex]

Is-it correct ? I'm not sure of my way of reasoning and the projection.

Thank you
 
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tom75 said:
I have just begun studying electrostatic and I'm trying to do this exercize:

We have a square with charges +q , -2q, +2q, -q1)Compute the electrostatic field [tex]\vec{E}[/tex]at the center of the square.
You need to give the length of one of the sides; also the position of the four charges.
 
  • #3
rude man said:
You need to give the length of one of the sides; also the position of the four charges.

Yes sorry the length of each side is 1 and this is a square with A (upper left), B(upper right) C(lower right) D(lower left) with respectively charges +q,-2q,+2q,-q
 
  • #4
What's the formula for the E field a distance d from a point source q?
 

FAQ: Electrostatic field at the square center

1. What is an electrostatic field at the square center?

An electrostatic field at the square center is a type of electric field that is generated by stationary electric charges. It is the force per unit charge experienced by a test charge placed at the center of a square-shaped arrangement of electric charges.

2. How is the electrostatic field at the square center calculated?

The electrostatic field at the square center can be calculated using the principle of superposition, where the individual electric fields from each charged particle are added together to determine the overall field at the center. It can also be calculated using Coulomb's Law, which states that the force between two charged particles is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

3. What factors affect the strength of the electrostatic field at the square center?

The strength of the electrostatic field at the square center is affected by the magnitude and distribution of the electric charges in the square. It is also influenced by the distance between the charges and the dielectric constant of the medium in which the charges are located.

4. How does the electrostatic field at the square center affect charged particles?

The electrostatic field at the square center exerts a force on charged particles placed at the center. The direction of this force depends on the sign of the charge of the particle. Positively charged particles will experience a force in the direction of the field, while negatively charged particles will experience a force in the opposite direction.

5. Can the electrostatic field at the square center be manipulated?

Yes, the electrostatic field at the square center can be manipulated by changing the position or magnitude of the electric charges in the square, or by altering the properties of the medium in which the charges are located. This allows for control and manipulation of the forces acting on charged particles in the vicinity of the square center.

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