A point charge is located at the origin

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Fields and their consequences · Fields and their consequences

Problem

-5.0\,\mu\text{C}

point charge is located at the origin. A

+2.0\,\mu\text{C}

point charge is located at

(0.040\,\text{m},\;0.030\,\text{m})

. Determine the

x

-component of the force on the charge at the origin due to the other charge. (a)

+3.6\times10^{1}\,\text{N}

(b)

-2.9\times10^{1}\,\text{N}

(c)

+2.9\times10^{1}\,\text{N}

(d)

+2.3\times10^{1}\,\text{N}