Three Identical Charges of 3

question 6

Multiple Choice

Three identical charges of 3.0 μC are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle which measures 30 cm on a side. What is the magnitude of the electrostatic force which acts on any one of the charges?

• A) 1.6 N
• B) 1.8 N
• C) 2.0 N
• D) 2.2 N
• E) 2.4 N

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