The Point Charge at the Bottom of the Figure Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

The point charge at the bottom of the figure is Q = +17 nC, and the curve is a circular arc. What is the magnitude of the force on the charge Q due to the other point charges shown? (k = 1/4πε₀ = 8.99 × 10⁹ N ∙ m²/C²)

• A) 1.9 × 10^-4 N
• B) 1.2 × 10^-4 N
• C) 1.6 × 10^-4 N
• D) 2.3 × 10^-4 N

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