Two metal bearings both have a positive charge of unequal and unknown magnitude. They are brought into contact and then separated. After separation, the charge on one bearing is measured to be 3.50 C.

Two metal bearings both have a positive charge of unequal and unknown magnitude. They are brought into contact and then separated. After separation, the charge on one bearing is measured to be 3.50 C.

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a) What is the charge on the other bearing, after separation?

b) What was the net charge on both bearings before separation?

Two metal bearings both have a positive charge of unequal and unknown
magnitude. They are brought into contact and then separated. After separation, the
charge on one bearing is measured to be 3.50 C.

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