Тcos 6 L F T sin 0 + mg Figure 22.10 (Example 22.4) (a) Two identical spheres, each carrying the same charge q, suspended in equilibrium. (b) Diagram of the forces acting on the sphere on the left part of (a).

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Two identical small charged spheres, each having a mass of 3.00 x 10-2 kg, hang in equilibrium as shown in 22.10a. The length L of each string is 0.150 m, and the angle θ is 5.00°. Find the magnitude of the charge on each sphere.

Тcos 6
L
F
T sin 0
+
mg
Figure 22.10 (Example 22.4) (a) Two identical spheres,
each carrying the same charge q, suspended in equilibrium.
(b) Diagram of the forces acting on the sphere on the left
part of (a).
Transcribed Image Text:Тcos 6 L F T sin 0 + mg Figure 22.10 (Example 22.4) (a) Two identical spheres, each carrying the same charge q, suspended in equilibrium. (b) Diagram of the forces acting on the sphere on the left part of (a).
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