In the figure particles 2 and 4, of charge -e, are fixed in place on a y axis, at y₂ = -9.62 cm and y4 = 4.81 cm. Particles 1 and 3, of charge - e, can be moved along the x axis. Particle 5, of charge +e, is fixed at the origin. Initially particle 1 is at x₁ = -9.62 cm and particle 3 is at x3 = 9.62 cm. (a) To what x value must particle 1 be moved to rotate the direction of the net electric force net on particle 5 by 30* (b) With particle 1 fixed at its new position, to what x value must you move particle 3 to rotate back to its original counterclockwise? direction?

In the figure particles 2 and 4, of charge -e, are fixed in place on a y axis, at y₂ = -9.62 cm and y4 = 4.81 cm. Particles 1 and 3, of charge - e, can be moved along the x axis. Particle 5, of charge +e, is fixed at the origin. Initially particle 1 is at x₁ = -9.62 cm and particle 3 is at x3 = 9.62 cm. (a) To what x value must particle 1 be moved to rotate the direction of the net electric force net on particle 5 by 30* (b) With particle 1 fixed at its new position, to what x value must you move particle 3 to rotate back to its original counterclockwise? direction?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter23: Electric Forces

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 73PQ: A Two positively charged particles, each with charge Q, are held at positions (a, 0) and (a, 0) as...

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