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Physics HELP PLS?? A negative charge of -6.0 10-6 C exerts an attractive force of 56 N on a second charge?

A negative charge of -6.0 10-6 C exerts an attractive force of 56 N on a second charge 0.056 m away. What is the magnitude of the second charge? ___C

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  • Ossi G
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    Coulombs law says: the force is

    F = k*Q1*Q2/r^2 with k = 9*10^9 Vm/As, r = distance of charges in m.

    56 = 9*10^9*6*10^-6*Q2/0.056^2 ->

    Q2 = 56*0.056^2/(9*10^9*6*10^-6)

    Q2 = + 3.252*10^-6 C <-- ans.

    Regards

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