Question

If f is the magnitude of the force on the test charge due to only one of the other charges, what is the magnitude of the net force acting on the test charge due to both of these charges?.

Answer 1

The net force acting on test charge is resultant of two force i.e.,  √2 F

The magnitude of force on test charge due to one charge Q is:

                F = k qQ / r²

where k = 9 × 10^9

Similarly the force due to second charge will be:

         F = k qQ / r²

Now both the charges of magnitude Q is present and it is pointed at right angle to each other then the force  will be resultant i.e.,

                    F = √ F² + F² = F√2

 Hence, net force acting on test charge is √2 F.

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