The earth has a net electric charge that causes a field at points near its surface equal to 150 N/C and directed in toward the center of the earth. Part A What charge would a human with a mass of 58.0 kg have to acquire to overcome his or her weight by the force exerted by the earth’s electric field? AΣφ Q = C Part B What would be the magnitude of the repulsive force between two people each with the charge calculated in part A and separated by a distance of 180 m? √ AΣφ F = N
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The earth has a net electric charge that causes a field at points near its surface equal to 150 N/C and directed in toward the center of the earth. Part A What charge would a human with a mass of 58.0 kg have to acquire to overcome his or her weight by the force exerted by the earth’s electric field? AΣφ Q = C Part B What would be the magnitude of the repulsive force between two people each with the charge calculated in part A and separated by a distance of 180 m? √ AΣφ F = N
