A small mass charged sphere (q= 3 µC) is attached by an insulating string to the surface of a very large conductor with a surface charge density ofo = 77.8 µC. Given that the string makes an angle with the surface equal toa 30 degrees, find the tension (in N) in the string. use eo = 8.8542x 10-12 F-m1. String Select one: OA 30.44 OB. 52.72 OC.79:08 OD. 104.16 OE. 26.36 ++ + + +

A small mass charged sphere (q= 3 µC) is attached by an insulating string to the surface of a very large conductor with a surface charge density ofo = 77.8 µC. Given that the string makes an angle with the surface equal toa 30 degrees, find the tension (in N) in the string. use eo = 8.8542x 10-12 F-m1. String Select one: OA 30.44 OB. 52.72 OC.79:08 OD. 104.16 OE. 26.36 ++ + + +

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter24: Electric Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

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