IB skill practice

Compare gravitational, electric, and magnetic field models

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Compare force from electric field

In a field comparison for a satellite tracking model, a \(4\,\mu\text{C}\) charge is placed in \(2300\,\text{N C}^{-1}\). Calculate the electric force. Use the diagram labels before calculating the requested value. Enter the numerical result and choose the interpretation that matches the field physics.

Worked practice: physics data and result

Read the physical quantities first, then calculate the result and state what it means.