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Problem 16.28 The electric field midway between two equal but opposite point cha

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Problem 16.28

The electric field midway between two equal but opposite point charges is 936 N/C , and the distance between the charges is 27.0 cm .

Part A

What is the magnitude of the charge on each?

Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

C

Problem 16.28

The electric field midway between two equal but opposite point charges is 936 N/C , and the distance between the charges is 27.0 cm .

Part A

What is the magnitude of the charge on each?

Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

C

The electric field midway between two equal but opposite point charges is 936 N/C , and the distance between the charges is 27.0 cm .

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Problem 16.28

The electric field midway between two equal but opposite point charges is 936 N/C , and the distance between the charges is 27.0 cm .

Part A

What is the magnitude of the charge on each?

Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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C

Explanation / Answer

E=E1+E2=kQ/(d/2)^2 + kQ/(d/2)^2 =2* 4* kQ/d^2

Q=Ed^2/8k =9.48 x 10^-10 C