Three point charges are positioned as follows: q₁ is at (0.00 m, 0.00 m), q₂ is at (1.20 m, 0.00 m), and q₃ is at (1.20 m, 1.60 m). If q₁ = 1.00 µC, q₂ = 2.00 µC, and q₃ = 3.00 µC, in what direction (ccw from the x-axis) is the force on q₂? A) 301^° B) 329^° C) 149^° D) 59.4^° E) 39.1^°

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The force on q2 is the vector sum of the forces due to q1 and q3. The force due to q1 is to the right, and the force due to q3 is up and to the left. The vector sum of these two forces is up and to the right, at an angle of 39.1° from the x-axis.

Three Point Charges Are Positioned as Follows: Q1 Is at (0.00

Three Point Charges Are Positioned as Follows: Q₁ Is at (0.00