Two balls with charges +Q and +4Q are fixed at a separation distance of 3R. Is it possible to place another charged ball QO on the line between the two charges such that the net force on QO will be zero? +Q +4Q 3R no, the net force can never be zero yes, independent of the sign (or value) of QO Oyes, but only if Q0 is positive Oyes, but only if QO is negative

Two balls with charges +Q and +4Q are fixed at a separation distance of 3R. Is it possible to place another charged ball QO on the line between the two charges such that the net force on QO will be zero? +Q +4Q 3R no, the net force can never be zero yes, independent of the sign (or value) of QO Oyes, but only if Q0 is positive Oyes, but only if QO is negative

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter23: Electric Forces

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 29PQ: Two particles with charges q1 and q2 are separated by a distance d, and each exerts an electric...

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