Question:
Calculate the magnitude of the electric field at one corner of a square 2.42 m on a side if the other three corners are occupied by 4.25×10^−6 C charges. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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Calculate the magnitude of the electric field at one corner of a square 2.42 m on a side if the other three corners are occupied by 4.25×10^−6 C charges. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.
Ans:
12500 N/C
Explanation:
Side of square, a = 2.42 m
q = 4.25 x 10^-6 C
The formula for the electric field is given by
where, K be the constant = 9 x 10^9 Nm^2/c^2 and r be the distance between the two charges
According to the diagram
BD =
where, a be the side of the square
So, Electric field at B due to charge at A
EA = 6531.32 N/C
Electric field at B due to charge at C
Ec = 6531.32 N/C
Electric field at B due to charge at D
ED = 3265.66 N/C
Now resolve the components along X axis and Y axis
Ex = EA + ED Cos 45 = 6531.32 + 3265.66 x 0.707 = 8840.5 N/C
Ey = Ec + ED Sin 45 = 6531.32 + 3265.66 x 0.707 = 8840.5 N/C
The resultant electric field at B is given by
E = 12500 N/C
Explanation: