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The figure at the right shows a system of three positive point charges. A list of 5 changes to the system are indicated below and labeled 1-5. Each change is to be considered as a modification of the original situation. (That is, the changes do not cumulate.) For each change, indicate how the electric force vector on B and the electric field vector at the position of B will change. (No explanations are required on this problem.) Select your answer (a-f) from the following list:
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Change | Electric Force Vector, F | Electric Field Vector, E |
1. The charge on B is doubled | ||
2. The sign of the charge on B is changed to the opposite sign. | ||
3. The charges on A and C are doubled. | ||
4. The charge on A is doubled. | ||
5. The charge on every particle is halved. |
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