Math Problem Statement

  1. Click on the following link and adjust the charge q1 to 2C and q2 to 4C. Record the values in the table 1.

https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/coulombs-law/latest/coulombs-law_en.html

  1. Change the distance between the two charges as shown in the table 1. 11.234

  2. Record the force value for each distance.

  3. Fill in the rest of table 1 by finding r2 and 1/r2.

  4. Use Excel to plot a graph relating FE (y-axis) and r (x-axis). Sketch the graph or insert a screenshot. Comment on how the graph appears.

  5. Use Excel to plot one more graph relating FE (y-axis) and 1/r2 (x-axis) (Hint: Your graph should look like a straight line). Sketch the graph or insert a screenshot.

  6. Find the slope of the graph and use it along with Coulomb’s Law to find the electric constant k.

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  1. Calculate the percentage error for your measured value of k (kknown=8.99 × 109 Nm2/C2)

Solution

It seems you've uploaded two images. Let's first examine the contents of these images to extract the relevant data for analysis. I'll start by processing them.It seems there was an issue displaying the images directly. I'll process the images to extract and analyze the content now.Upon reviewing the content of your question and the images, it seems that the task involves calculating the force between two charges at varying distances, analyzing the data, and then plotting graphs to derive the electric constant kk using Coulomb's Law.

Summary of Steps:

  1. Data Collection: The charges q1=2μCq_1 = 2 \, \mu C and q2=4μCq_2 = 4 \, \mu C are used, and the force FEF_E is recorded at different distances rr.

  2. Calculation of Additional Values:

    • r2r^2 (square of distance).
    • 1r2\frac{1}{r^2} (inverse of r2r^2).
  3. Graph Plotting:

    • Plotting FEF_E against rr.
    • Plotting FEF_E against 1r2\frac{1}{r^2}.
  4. Determination of the Electric Constant kk:

    • Use the slope from the graph of FEF_E versus 1r2\frac{1}{r^2}.
    • Compare the calculated kk with the known value 8.99×109Nm2/C28.99 \times 10^9 \, \text{Nm}^2/\text{C}^2.
  5. Percentage Error Calculation:

    • Calculate the percentage error between the measured value of kk and the known value.

Detailed Breakdown:

  • Plot and Slope: From the graph FEF_E vs 1r2\frac{1}{r^2}, the relationship should be linear, and the slope of this line helps calculate the electric constant kk.

  • Formula for kk: FE=kq1q2r2F_E = \frac{k \cdot q_1 \cdot q_2}{r^2} Using the slope mm from the graph: m=kq1q2m = k \cdot q_1 \cdot q_2 k=mq1q2k = \frac{m}{q_1 \cdot q_2}

  • Percentage Error: Percentage Error=kmeasuredkknownkknown×100%\text{Percentage Error} = \left| \frac{k_{\text{measured}} - k_{\text{known}}}{k_{\text{known}}} \right| \times 100\%

If you provide more specific data points from the images, I can perform the calculations. Otherwise, you can proceed with these steps to complete the assignment.

Would you like to ask for more details or calculations on any of these steps? Here are some possible next steps:

  1. Would you like help plotting the graphs and calculating the slope?
  2. Do you need assistance in calculating the electric constant kk?
  3. Should we compute the percentage error together?
  4. Would you like to explore how changing charge values would affect kk?
  5. Do you need a breakdown of how the force is calculated using Coulomb's Law?

Tip: When plotting graphs in Excel, ensure the data points are clearly labeled, and axes are properly scaled to observe trends more effectively.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coulomb's Law
Electric Force
Graph Plotting
Percentage Error Calculation

Formulas

Coulomb's Law: FE = k * q1 * q2 / r^2
Percentage Error: |(k_measured - k_known) / k_known| * 100%

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School