Two point charges are fixed on the y axis: a negative point charge q1 = -23 µC at y1 = +0.23 m and a positive point charge q2 at y2 = +0.33 m. A third point charge q = +7.8 µC is fixed at the origin. The net electrostatic force exerted on the charge q by the other two charges has a magnitude of 29 N and points in the +y direction. Determine the magnitude of q2.

F1 = k•(q•q1)/(0.23)^2 (points +y- direction)

F2 = k•(q•q2)/(0.33)^2 (points -y- direction)
F =29 N = F1 –F2
k=1/4πε(o) = 9•10^9 N•m^2•C^-2

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To solve this problem, we can use Coulomb's Law, which states that the electrostatic force between two point charges is proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

The formula for Coulomb's Law is:

F = (k * |q1 * q2|) / r^2

Where:
- F is the force between the charges
- k is the electrostatic force constant, approximately equal to 9 x 10^9 Nm^2/C^2
- q1 and q2 are the charges
- r is the distance between the charges

In this case, we are given the following information:
- q1 = -23 µC
- q2 is unknown
- q = +7.8 µC
- r1 = 0.23 m (distance between q1 and q)
- r2 = 0.33 m (distance between q2 and q)

We are also told that the net electrostatic force exerted on q by the other two charges has a magnitude of 29 N and points in the +y direction.

We need to calculate the magnitude of q2.

Step 1: Convert the charges to C (Coulombs)
The given charges are in µC (microCoulombs), so we need to convert them to Coulombs:
q1 = -23 µC = -23 x 10^-6 C
q = +7.8 µC = 7.8 x 10^-6 C

Step 2: Calculate the force between q1 and q
Using Coulomb's Law, we can calculate the force between q1 and q:
F1 = (k * |q1 * q|) / r1^2

Substituting the given values:
29 N = (9 x 10^9 Nm^2/C^2 * |-23 x 10^-6 C * 7.8 x 10^-6 C|) / (0.23 m)^2

Simplifying the equation:
29 N = (9 x 10^9 * 23 * 7.8) / (0.23)^2

Step 3: Calculate the force between q2 and q
Using Coulomb's Law, we can calculate the force between q2 and q:
F2 = (k * |q2 * q|) / r2^2

Substituting the given values:
F2 = (9 x 10^9 Nm^2/C^2 * |q2 * 7.8 x 10^-6 C|) / (0.33 m)^2

Step 4: Relate the forces F1 and F2
Since the net electrostatic force is the vector sum of the individual forces, we know that the net force is in the +y direction. This means that the magnitudes of the individual forces F1 and F2 must be equal:
|F1| = |F2|

Using this information, we can set up the equation:
(9 x 10^9 * 23 * 7.8) / (0.23)^2 = (9 x 10^9 * |q2 * 7.8 x 10^-6 C|) / (0.33)^2

Step 5: Solve for q2
Now, we can solve the equation to find q2:
(9 x 10^9 * 23 * 7.8) / (0.23)^2 = (9 x 10^9 * |q2 * 7.8 x 10^-6 C|) / (0.33)^2

Simplifying the equation and isolating q2:
|q2 * 7.8 x 10^-6 C| = (9 x 10^9 * 23 * 7.8 * (0.33)^2) / (0.23)^2

q2 = (9 x 10^9 * 23 * 7.8 * (0.33)^2) / (0.23)^2 / (7.8 x 10^-6 C)

Calculating the value of q2:
q2 = 1.06 µC (approximately)

Therefore, the magnitude of q2 is approximately 1.06 µC.

To determine the magnitude of q2, we need to analyze the electrostatic forces acting on the charge q.

1. The electrostatic force between q1 and q is given by Coulomb's law:
F1 = k * |q1| * |q| / r1^2
where k is the electrostatic constant (9 × 10^9 N m^2/C^2), |q1| and |q| are the magnitudes of the charges, and r1 is the distance between q1 and q.

2. The electrostatic force between q2 and q is given by Coulomb's law:
F2 = k * |q2| * |q| / r2^2
where |q2| is the magnitude of q2, and r2 is the distance between q2 and q.

3. We are given that the net electrostatic force on q points in the +y direction, so the forces from q1 and q2 must add up to give a positive net force.

4. The force from q1 can be written as F1 = -F1yj, where F1y is the y-component of F1 and j is the unit vector in the y direction.

5. The force from q2 can be written as F2 = F2yj, where F2y is the y-component of F2.

6. Since the forces are in the y direction, we can equate the magnitudes of the forces:
|F1y| + |F2y| = 29 N

7. We know the values of q1, q, and r1, so we can calculate F1y using Coulomb's law and the distance formula:
F1y = k * |q1| * |q| / r1^2

8. We know the value of q and r2, but we don't know q2. So, let's rewrite F2y in terms of q2:
F2y = k * |q2| * |q| / r2^2

9. Substitute F1y and F2y into the equation from step 6:
k * |q1| * |q| / r1^2 + k * |q2| * |q| / r2^2 = 29 N

10. Substitute the given values for q1, q, r1, and r2. Then solve the equation for |q2|.

By following these steps, you should be able to determine the magnitude of q2.