Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 23 - The Electric Field - Exercises and Problems - Page 653: 3

Answer

The strength of the electric field is $7640~N/C$ and it is directed downward.

Work Step by Step

By symmetry, the horizontal components of the electric field from each charge cancel out. The net electric field is the sum of the vertical components of the electric field from each charge, which are directed downward. $E = 2~\frac{k~q}{r^2}$ $E = 2~\frac{(9.0\times 10^9~N~m^2/C^2)(3.0\times 10^{-9}~C)}{[(0.050~m)(\sqrt{2})]^2}~cos(45^{\circ})$ $E = 7640~N/C$ The strength of the electric field is $7640~N/C$ and it is directed downward.
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