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Physics Electricfield?

 A – 6.1 mC charge travels due east under the influence of a 11.8 N force when placed into a uniform electric field. Determine the magnitude and direction of the electric field.  

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    3 weeks ago

    First, the direction: since the negative charge "travels due east," we know that the field points due West.

    F = qE, so E = F/q = 11.8N / 6.1e-3C = 1934 N/C

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