Three charged particles are placed on a straight line as shown in fig. 1.141. $q_{1}$ and $q_{2}$ are fixed, but $q_{3}$ can be moved. Under the action of the forces from $q_{1}$ and $q_{2}, q_{3}$ is in equilibrium. What is the relation between $q_{1}$ and $q_{2}$ ?

Question

Three charged particles are placed on a straight line as shown in fig. 1.141.

q_{1}

and

q_{2}

are fixed, but

q_{3}

can be moved. Under the action of the forces from

q_{1}

and

q_{2}, q_{3}

is in equilibrium. What is the relation between

q_{1}

and

q_{2}

?

Toppr Admin · Accepted Answer

Correct option is C- -q-1-4-q-2-

Three charged particles are placed on a straight line as shown in the figure. $${q}_{1}$$ and 4$${q}_{2}$$ are fixed but $${q}_{3}$$ can be moved. Under the action of the forces from $${q}_{1}$$ and $${q}_{2}$$, $${q}_{3}$$ is in equilibrium. What is the relation between $${q}_{1}$$ and $${q}_{2}$$?