The electric field near the earth's surface is 59 N/C downward. An object of charge -102c floats at rest near the earth's surface as shown in the figure. Find the mass of the object (in g). Use g-10 m2 Eearth Eearth m? mg

The electric field near the earth's surface is 59 N/C downward. An object of charge -102c floats at rest near the earth's surface as shown in the figure. Find the mass of the object (in g). Use g-10 m2 Eearth Eearth m? mg

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