Question: An electric dipole is situated as shown in Figure P17.31, and the dipole charges are Q, with Q = 3.3 C. A point particle with

An electric dipole is situated as shown in Figure P17.31, and the dipole charges are ±Q, with Q = 3.3 µC. A point particle with charge q is now placed at location A as shown in the figure. If the force on the particle is 2.5 N and is directed toward the origin, find q.


Figure P17.31

 y 1.0 m 0.75 m 1.0 m х A -Q

y 1.0 m 0.75 m 1.0 m A -Q

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