Three Point Charges, Two Positive and One Negative, Each Having

question 34

Multiple Choice

Three point charges, two positive and one negative, each having a magnitude of 10.0 µC, are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle that is 50.0 cm on a side. What is the magnitude of the electrostatic force on the negative charge?

• A)3.1 N
• B)3.6 N
• C)6.2 N
• D)7.2 N