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Homework Statement
Consider three charges at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side a = 7 cm. qA = +2 µC, qB = +2 µC, and qC = -1 µC. (see attached picture)
Find the x- and y- components of the electric force acting on qC
Homework Equations
i am doing everything right, but getting wrong answer ?
The Attempt at a Solution
x-comp cancel obviously, so I am left with finding y-comp...
F = kqAqC/r^2
= 2.571e-1
sin60(2.571e-1) = 2.2266e-1
multiply by 2 = 4.453e-1 N (this is wrong though)
i can't see the prob. The forces both point in positive y direction, so the y vectors sum
please help, thanks!