Question

what is the net electric charge of this object?
note for advanced students: you can assume charge is measured in any convenient units, e.g. coulombs or units of e. write down only the number part of your
answer.
net charge =

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the sum of positive charges

There are two \( +2 \) charges. So the sum of positive charges is \(2 + 2=4\).

Step2: Calculate the sum of negative charges

There are two negative charges: \( - 1\) and \( - 2\). So the sum of negative charges is \(1 + 2 = 3\).

Step3: Calculate the net charge

Net charge \(=\) sum of positive charges \( -\) sum of negative charges. So net charge \(=4-3 = 1\).

Answer:

\(1\)