Three charged metal spheres, 91 = -5.54 nC, 92 2.90 nC, and 93 -2.56 nC, are...

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Three charged metal spheres, 91 = -5.54 nC, 92 2.90 nC, and 93 -2.56 nC, are arrayed in the xy plane so that they form an equilateral triangle with d = 12.0 cm, as shown in the figure. What is the net electrostatic force on the sphere at the origin? F = JN)-([ ]N) Need Help? 91 60 Master It 93 12.0 cm 92 X = Three charged metal spheres, 91 = -5.54 nC, 92 2.90 nC, and 93 -2.56 nC, are arrayed in the xy plane so that they form an equilateral triangle with d = 12.0 cm, as shown in the figure. What is the net electrostatic force on the sphere at the origin? F = JN)-([ ]N) Need Help? 91 60 Master It 93 12.0 cm 92 X =

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To find the net electrostatic force on the sphere at the origin lets call it q0 we need to consider the individual forces exerted by each of the three charged spheres on q0 and then add these vectoria... View the full answer