A2L Item 117

• Description: Indicate the direction of the electric force on a charge.
• Goal: Hone the vector nature of electric force.
• Source: UMPERG-A2LEM1
• Keywords: Electromagnetism, Forces

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The question for students:

Two positive charges, Q and q, are positioned as shown in the diagram. What is the direction of the electrical force on q due to Q?

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Commentary for teachers:

Answer

(1) The force is repulsive.

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