A test charge is introduced into the electric field of a charge. It feels a force of 2F where the electric field is 2E. What would the force on the test charge be where the electric field is 8E?

Somebody explain how you would get the answer.

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Edwards

14 April, 04:15

A test charge is introduced into the electric field of a charge. It feels a force of 2F where the electric field is 2E. What would the force on the test charge be where the electric field is 8E?

Somebody explain how you would get the answer.

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Donavan Wallace · Answer 1

We know, q = F / E

q = 2 / 4

q = 1/2

Now, we have: q = 1/2 and E = 1

Substitute the value into the expression:

F = E. q

F = 1/2 * 1 = 1/2

In short, Your Answer would be 1/2

A test charge is introduced into the electric field of a charge. It feels a force of 2F where the electric field is 2E. What would the force on the test charge be where the electric field is 8E?Somebody explain how you would get the answer.

A test charge is introduced into the electric field of a charge. It feels a force of 2F where the electric field is 2E. What would the force on the test charge be where the electric field is 8E?

Somebody explain how you would get the answer.