Imagine that we place a positively charged particle a distance $r$ from a neutral atom, as shown below. Choose your answers for parts $b$ through e from figure E2.12.
-(e) What is the direction of the force that the interaction between the particle and atom exerts on the atom?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) Zero
F) Other
G) AA
H) BB
I) $\mathbf{C C}$
J) DD

Question

Imagine that we place a positively charged particle a distance $r$ from a neutral atom, as shown below. Choose your answers for parts $b$ through e from figure E2.12.
-(e) What is the direction of the force that the interaction between the particle and atom exerts on the atom?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) Zero 
F) Other 
G) AA 
H) BB 
I) $\mathbf{C C}$ 
J) DD

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The direction of the force on the atom due to the interaction with the particle is determined by Newton's third law, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. If the particle exerts a force on the atom, the atom exerts an equal and opposite force on the particle. The notation $\mathbf{C C}$ likely indicates a specific direction that is opposite to the force exerted by the particle on the atom, thus following the principle of action and reaction.

Imagine That We Place a Positively Charged Particle a Distance rrr

Imagine That We Place a Positively Charged Particle a Distance $r$