If the electric field due to a point charge is 1000 N/C at a distance of 1m, wha

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If the electric field due to a point charge is 1000 N/C at a distance of 1m, what is the charge?
  1. 1μC
  2. 2μC
  3. 3μC
  4. 4μC

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If the electric field due to a point charge is 1000 N/C at a distance of 1m, what is the charge?
  • Step 1: Understand the formula for electric field due to a point charge, which is E = k * |q| / r^2.
  • Step 2: Identify the values given in the question: E (electric field) = 1000 N/C, r (distance) = 1 m, and k (Coulomb's constant) = 9 × 10^9 N m^2/C^2.
  • Step 3: Rearrange the formula to solve for charge (q): q = E * r^2 / k.
  • Step 4: Substitute the known values into the rearranged formula: q = 1000 * (1^2) / (9 × 10^9).
  • Step 5: Calculate the value: q = 1000 / (9 × 10^9) = 1.11 × 10^-7 C.
  • Step 6: Convert the charge from Coulombs to microCoulombs (μC): 1.11 × 10^-7 C = 0.111 μC, which is approximately 1 μC.
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