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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Newton's Laws of Motion

Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Newton's Laws of Motion

Three rigid rods are connected to create an equilateral triangle...

Three rigid rods are connected to create an equilateral triangle ABCABC of side 1 m1 \text{ m}. Three particles, each bearing a charge of 20 μC20 \,\mu\text{C}, are fastened to the triangle's vertices. The complete system is stationary in an inertial frame. What is the magnitude of the resultant force experienced by the charged particle at AA?

Options

  1. A3.63 N3.6\sqrt{3} \text{ N}
  2. Bzero
  3. C3.6 N3.6 \text{ N}
  4. D7.2 N7.2 \text{ N}

Correct answer

B. zero

Step-by-step solution

Since the complete system is stationary in an inertial frame, the acceleration of each charged particle is zero.

According to Newton's first law of motion, the net (resultant) force acting on any stationary particle must be zero.

The resultant electrostatic force of repulsion on the particle at AA (which is 3.63 N3.6\sqrt{3} \text{ N}) is exactly balanced by the mechanical reaction forces exerted by the rigid rods to which it is fastened.

Therefore, the magnitude of the total resultant force experienced by the charged particle at AA is zero.
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