Question

The figure shows a system of three positive point charges. A list of 5 changes to the system are indicated below and are labeled 1-5. Each change is to be considered as a modification of the original situation (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 for this problem.) Select your answer (a-f) from the following list: This will only change the direction of the vector. This will only increase the magnitude of the vector. This will only decrease the magnitude of the vector. This will increase the magnitude of the vector and change its direction. This will decrease the magnitude of the vector and change its direction. This will not affect the vector.

Answer 1

Answer 2

electric force vector _________electric field vector

1. b_______________________ b

2. a_______________________ a

3. b________________________ b

4. d _________________________d

5. c ___________________________c