An object has a 15 N force and a 10 N force applied in the negative y-direction, and a 5 N and 10 N force applied in the positive y-direction. What is the net force in the y-direction, Fnety, equal to? Enter only a numerical value for your answer. (include the correct sign +/- on your answer)

a)   E = 1.69 10⁶6 N / C,  b)  F = 3.38 10⁶ N

Explanation:

a)  In this exercise using Gauss's law we can consider the charge of the generator sphere as if it were at its center, therefore the electric field is

          E = k

let's calculate

         E = 9 10⁹ 3.00 10⁻³ / 4²2

         E = 1.6875 10⁶ N / C

          E = 1.69 10⁶6 N / C

b) let's calculate the electric force

          F = q E

          F = 2.00 1.69 10⁶

          F = 3.38 10⁶ N