Two charges are placed as shown in Fig.  P21. 106. The magnitude of q1 is 3.00 uC,  but its sign and value of the charge q2 are not known. The direction of net electric field E at point P is entirely in the negative y-direction. (a) Considering the different possible signs of q1 and q2,  there are four possible diagrams that could represent the electric fields E1 and E2 produced by q1 and q2. Sketch the four possible electricfield configurations.  (b)  Using the sketches from part (a)  and the direction of E, deduce the signs of q1 and q2.  (c) Determine na magnitude of E, q1 and q2.

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Two charges are placed as shown in Fig.  P21. 106. The magnitude of q1 is 3.00 uC,  but its sign and value of the charge q2 are not known. The direction of net electric field at point P is entirely in the negative y-direction.

(a) Considering the different possible signs of q1 and q2,  there are four possible diagrams that could represent the electric fields E1 and E2 produced by q1 and q2. Sketch the four possible electricfield configurations. 

(b)  Using the sketches from part (a)  and the direction of E, deduce the signs of q1 and q2. 

(c) Determine na magnitude of E, q1 and q2. 

Figure P21.106
P
5.0 cm
E
12.0 cm
13.0 cm
Transcribed Image Text:Figure P21.106 P 5.0 cm E 12.0 cm 13.0 cm
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