Identical point charges Q are placed at each of the four corners of square 2.0 m in side.The magnitude of the electrostatic force on any one of the charges is 4.41 N.The absolute value of the charge Q is
A)32 µC.
B)15 µC.
C)48 µC.
D)23 µC.
E)67 µC.

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The electrostatic force on one charge due to the other three can be calculated using Coulomb's law and vector addition. Solving for Q using the given force and geometry of the square gives approximately 32 µC.

Identical Point Charges Q Are Placed at Each of the Four