Asked by Mandy

What is the magnitude of the electrostatic force on a +5 C harge 1.75 m to the left of a -2.5 C Charge? (show your work)

Answered by Elena

k =9•10⁹ N•m²/C²
F=k•q₁•q₂/r² =
=9•10⁹•5•2.5/1.75² =3.67•10¹⁰ N (to the right)