Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 21 - Coulomb's Law - Questions - Page 624: 10

Answer

Magnitude: $F=\frac{k\times6q}{d^2}$ Direction: The electrostatic force is towards the negative x direction (-i)

Work Step by Step

$F=\frac{kq_1q_2}{r^2}$ All the charges on the opposite direction towards the center particele cancel each other out except for the $+3q$ $F=\frac{k\times3q\times2q}{(d)^2} =\frac{k\times6q}{d^2} $ The electrostatic force is towards the negative x direction (-i).
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