Two particles are fixed on an x axis. Particle 1 of charge 57.8 μC is located...

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Two particles are fixed on an x axis. Particle 1 ofcharge 57.8 μC is located at x = -12.7 cm; particle 2 ofcharge Q is located at x = 16.3 cm. Particle 3 ofcharge magnitude 40.6 μC is released from rest on the yaxis at y = 12.7 cm. What is the value of Q ifthe initial acceleration of particle 3 is in the positive directionof (a) the x axis and(b) the y axis?

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heres the method Start with a clear diagram Angle formed between pt1 and pt 3 A tan1127127 45 or 315 Angle formed between pt2 and pt 3 B tan1127163 37923 Distance from pt1 to pt3 R    See Answer
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