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College of Engineering & tech Subject : physics 221 Date: Jan. 21. 2016
Midterm Exam Document Code:
I.D. No: Class Schedule: 2:55- 4:55 Proctor: Engr. P.
MTWTHF Ocang
Permit No.: Instructor : Engr. P. Ocang Course & Yr.:
Checked & Verified by:
Revision Status: Dean/Chairman
Approved by:
VPAA

Instructions: Answer all problems systematically.

20 pts. Conceptual questions

1. In fair weather, there is an electric field at the surface of the Earth, pointing down into the
ground. What is the electric charge on the ground in this situation? Explain.

2. Is it possible for an electric field to exist in empty space? Explain.

100 pts. Problems

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2. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant electrostatic force exerted on the
6 nC charge as shown in the figure.

3. Two point charges lie along the y -axis. A charge of Q1 = 9.0 μC is at y= - 6.0 m, and a
charge of Q2 = -8.0 μC is at y = - 4.0 m.
Locate the point (other than infinity) at which the total electric field is zero.

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