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1. This physics worksheet provides examples of calculating the electrostatic force between charged particles using Coulomb's Law. 2. Five examples are given calculating the force between various combinations of protons, electrons, and unknown charges using their values and distances between them. 3. The key information provided includes the Coulomb's Law equation, the electrical proportionality constant, and the charge values of a proton and electron.

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Coulombs Law Worksheet Answers4

1. This physics worksheet provides examples of calculating the electrostatic force between charged particles using Coulomb's Law. 2. Five examples are given calculating the force between various combinations of protons, electrons, and unknown charges using their values and distances between them. 3. The key information provided includes the Coulomb's Law equation, the electrical proportionality constant, and the charge values of a proton and electron.

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PHYSICS

WORKSHEET
COULOMB'S LAW

KEY
q1q2
Fe = k
d2
9 2
electrical proportionality constant = 9.0 x 10 Nm /C
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charge of a proton = +1 = 1.6 x 10 C
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charge of an electron = -1 = -1.6 x 10 C
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1. A charge of 5.67 x 10-18 C is placed 3.5 x 10 m away from another charge of – 3.79 x 10-19
C. What is the force of attraction between them?

Data Equation Math Answer

5.67 x 10-18 C x –3.79 x 10-19=2.15 x 10-36


q1 = 5.67 x 10-18 C
q2 = – 3.79 x 10-19 C q1q2
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d = 3.5 x 10 m
Fe = k (3.5 x 10-6)2 = 1.22 x 10-11
1.58 x 10-15 N
d2 2.15 x 10-36 ÷ 1.22 x 10-11 = 1.76 x 10-25

1.76 x 10-25 x 9 x 109 =

2. What is the magnitude of electrical force of attraction between an iron nucleus (26 protons)
and its innermost electron if the distance between them is 1.0 x 10-12 m?

Data Equation Math Answer

q1 = 26(1.6 x 10-19) = 4.16 x 10-18


q1 = 26+ q2 = 1(-1.6 x 10-19) = -1.6 x 10-19
q1q2
Fe = k
q2 = 1- 4.16 x 10-18x -1.6 x 10-19= -6.66 x10-37
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d = 1.0 x 10 m (1.0 x 10-12)2 = 1.0 x 10-24 -5.99 x 10-3 N
d2 -6.66 x10-3 ÷1.0 x 10-24 = -6.66 x 10-13
-6.66 x 10-13 (9 x 109)

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3. Two groups of three protons each are located at two of the opposite corners of a square with
10 cm sides. Calculate the force between them.
Data Equation Math Answer

q1 = 3+ q1 = 3(1.6 x 10-19) = 4.8 x 10-19


q2 = 3+ 4.8 x 10-19x4.8 x 10-19= 2.3 x 10-37
q1q2
Fe = k
d = 0.14 m (0.14)2 = 0.0196 1.06 x 10-25 N
2 2.3 x 10-37÷(0.0196) = 1.17 x 10-35
d 1.17 x 10-35(9 x 109)

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4. How far apart must two electrons be if the force between them is 1.0 x 10 N?
Data Equation Math Answer

q1 = 1- q1 = q2 = -1.6 x 10-19
q2 = 1-
Fe = 1.0 x 10-12 N 𝑘𝑞1 𝑞2 9 x 109 x -1.6 x 10
-19
x -1.6 x 10-19= 1.52 x 10-8 m
k = 9 x 109
𝑑= � 2.3 x 10-28
𝐹𝑒
2.3 x 10-28 ÷ 1.0 x 10-12 = 2.3 x 10-16

2.3 x10−16

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5. A force of 3.24 x 10 N exists between a +18 charge and another mystery particle. The ions
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are 2.53 x 10 m apart. What is the charge of the mystery particle?
Data Equation Math Answer

Fe = 3.24 x 10-10 N 3.24 x 10-10 (2.53 x 10-8)2 =2.07x10-25


2
q1= 18+ 𝐹𝑒 𝑑
d = 2.53 x 10-8 m 𝑞1 = 18 (1.6 x 10-19) = 2.88 x 10-18
50 +
k = 9 x 109 𝑘𝑞1
9 x 109 (2.88 x 10-18) = 2.59 x 10-8

2.07x10-25 ÷ 2.59 x 10-8 = 7.99 x 10-18

7.99 x 10-18 ÷ 1.6 x 10-19

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