In figure 1, a charged metal sphere (A) is hung from an insulating string. Another charged sphere (B) on an insulating rod is then placed close to A as shown. insulating rod 3.5 cm Figure 1 The charge on sphere A is +5.0 nC while that on sphere B is–4.0 nC. (a) Draw the two spheres and show the electric field pattern around them. (b) Determine the magnitude of the electric force between the two spheres. (c) What is the value of the angle 0 if sphere A has a mass of 4.5×10~³ kg?

In figure 1, a charged metal sphere (A) is hung from an insulating string. Another charged sphere (B) on an insulating rod is then placed close to A as shown. insulating rod 3.5 cm Figure 1 The charge on sphere A is +5.0 nC while that on sphere B is–4.0 nC. (a) Draw the two spheres and show the electric field pattern around them. (b) Determine the magnitude of the electric force between the two spheres. (c) What is the value of the angle 0 if sphere A has a mass of 4.5×10~³ kg?

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Chapter24: Gauss’s Law

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Problem 24.46P: A thin, square, conducting plate 50.0 cm on a side lies in the xy plane. A total charge of 4.00 108...

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