Apoint charge q1 = -2.3 μc is located at the origin of a co-ordinate system. another point charge q2 = 6.2 μc is located along the x-axis at a distance x2 = 9.9 cm from q1. 1) what is f12,x, the value of the x-component of the force that q1 exerts on q2?

Explanation:

Force between two charges is given by coulomb's law as follows

F =

Where Q₁ and Q₂ are two adjescent charges at distance d.

Putting the given values in the equation we have

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= 13.1 N

This will be attractive in nature so it will act in - ve x- direction.