Is the magnitude of the force experienced by the negative charge greater than, less than, or the same as that experienced by the positive charge?

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Aliyah Mclean

Physics

9 February, 10:33

Is the magnitude of the force experienced by the negative charge greater than, less than, or the same as that experienced by the positive charge?

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Averie Conner · Answer 1

The same

Explanation:

Charges of the same sign repel, while those of different sign attract. So, the magnitude of both electrostatic forces is the same but in the opposite direction. On the other hand, when the force on the charge is exerted by an electric field: If the charge is positive, it experiences a force in the direction of the field; If the load is negative, it experiences a force in the opposite direction to the field. Therefore, the magnitude of both forces is the same but in the opposite direction.