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Solution MC HWK
Solution MC HWK
Solution to Online Homework Problem 4.1(Draw Field or Force Vectors to Scale Based
On Field Map Spacing)
Problem: Select the choice that correctly represents the relative size and direction of the electric field at points
A and B in the field map below.
Select One of the Following:
(a) choice (a)
(a)
A
B
(c) A
B
A
(b) B
A
B
(d)
Solution
The field is stronger where the field lines are closer together, so the force vectors should be longer where the field
lines are closer together.
Total Points for Problem: 3 Points
Solution to Online Homework Problem 4.2(Charge Density from Force for Charge
Plane)
Problem: A charged board, modelled as an infinite uniform plane of charge, exerts a force of 3 106 N on a
styrofoam bead. The bead has charge 0.5nC. Compute the surface charge density of the board.
Select One of the Following:
(a) || = 5.31 1017 C/m2
|| = 1.06 10
C/m
Solution
The electric field of a charged board is E =
20
|Fe | = qE = q
20
C
6
2(8.85 1012 Nm
N|
20 |Fe |
2 )|3 10
=
q
0.5nC
(d-Answer)
Solution
The moment points toward the top of the page in the direction the field lines leave the dashed region.
Total Points for Problem: 3 Points
(a)
(b)
(c)
Solution
Electric field lines exit positive charges, so (b) is not possible because each charge has two field lines entering
(even though there are two field lines exiting). Also, field lines do not cross, so rule out (c). The electric field
map is drawn correctly in (a).
Total Points for Problem: 3 Points
Solution to Online Homework Problem 4.5(Force on Point Charge from Two Infinite
Planes)
Problem: Two infinite parallel planes are shown to the right.
The left plane has uniform surface charge density l = 2.0C/m2 .
What must the surface charge density, r of the right plane be to
produce a net force of F~ = 3.0 105 N
x in the
x direction
on a 1.0nC charge placed at point P a distance 3.0cm in the
+x direction from the right plane?
y
x
Solution
~ P , where E
~ P is the total field at P and F = 3.0 105 N.
The force on a pith ball placed at P is F~ = F x
= qE
~
The total electric field at P is EP = /20 x
+ r /20 x
= ( + r )/20 x
using linear superposition on the fields
of infinite planes. Substituting yields
~ P = q( + r )/20 x
F~ = F x
= qE
or
F = q( + r )/20
Solve for r .
2
C
5
N)
2(8.85 1012 Nm
20 F
2 )(3.0 10
=
(2.0 106 C/m2 )
r =
q
1 109 C
Solution to Online Homework Problem 4.6(Acceleration of a Negatively Charged Particle Traveling in an Electric Field)
Problem: A negatively charged particle is released at point A
in a uniform electric field as drawn to the right. Which of the
following is true of the particles acceleration?
20
solve,
E = 10
N
C
.
Total Points for Problem: 3 Points
_
(a) +
(b)
+
(c) _
(d) +
_
Solution
The potential energy of an electric dipole is U = ~
p E, so the potential is maximum when the dipole moment
aligns with the field.
Total Points for Problem: 3 Points
Solution
The field is weak where the field lines are far apart, strong where they are near together, so the field is stronger
at A.
Total Points for Problem: 3 Points
Solution to Online Homework Problem 4.11(Electric Field Due to Equal but Opposite
Charges)
Problem: The figure below shows two charged particles with equal but opposite charges Q. The two particles
are a distance d from the origin. The point a is at the origin. Select the vector that is in the direction of the
total electric field at the point a.
(a)
(b)
-Q
a
(c)
+Q
(d)
-Q
a
+Q