A particle of charge #-2*10^-9#C is acted on by a downward electrostatic force of #3*10^-6# N when placed in this field. The gravitational and electrostatic force respectively exerted on a proton placed in this field are???
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Explanation:
Let's use the equation
Considering downwards to be the "negative" direction:
Then, we can apply the same equation to find the electrostatic force that will act on a proton if it were placed in this field:
Now, the equation for the force due to gravity can be found using the equation