Author Question: A particle (m = 50 g, q = 5.0 C) is released from rest when it is 50 cm from a second particle (Q = ... (Read 123 times)

michelleunicorn · **on:** Jul 28, 2018

A particle (m = 50 g, q = 5.0 C) is released from rest when it is 50 cm from a second particle (Q = 20 C). Determine the magnitude of the initial acceleration of the 50-g particle.
a. 54 m/s2
b. 90 m/s2
c. 72 m/s2
d. 65 m/s2
e. 36 m/s2

Question 2

Three point charges are positioned on the x axis. If the charges and corresponding positions are +32 C at x = 0, +20 C at x = 40 cm, and 60 C at x = 60 cm, what is the magnitude of the electrostatic force on the +32-C charge?
a. 84 N
b. 12 N
c. 36 N
d. 50 N
e. 48 N