A point charge Q = -12 μC, and two other charges q₂ and q₂, are placed on x-y axes as shown in the figure. The electric force components on charge Q are F_x = +0.005 N and Fy = -0.003 N. (k = 1/4πε₀ = 9.0 × 10⁹ N ∙ m²/C², e = 1.6 × 10^-19C)
(a) How many excess electrons are there in charge Q?
(b) What are the charges q1 and q2, including their signs?

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A point charge Q = -12 μC, and two other charges q<sub>2</sub> and q<sub>2</sub>, are placed on x-y axes as shown in the figure. The electric force components on charge Q are F<sub>x</sub> = +0.005 N and Fy = -0.003 N. (k = 1/4πε<sub>0</sub> = 9.0 × 10<sup>9</sup> N ∙ m<sup>2</sup>/C<sup>2</sup>, e = 1.6 × 10<sup>-19</sup>C) (a) How many excess electrons are there in charge Q? (b) What are the charges q1 and q2, including their signs?

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The Answer of A point charge Q = -12 μC, and two other charges q₂ and q₂, are placed on x-y axes as shown in the figure. The electric force components on charge Q are F_x = +0.005 N and Fy = -0.003 N. (k = 1/4πε₀ = 9.0 × 10⁹ N ∙ m²/C², e = 1.6 × 10^-19C) (a) How many excess electrons are there in charge Q? (b) What are the charges q1 and q2, including their signs?

A Point Charge Q = -12 μC, and Two Other