Two uniformely charged spheres are suspended by strings of length L from vertically adjustable supports. The spheres are in static equilibrium and at the same height, as shown below. The angles with respect to the vertical are Q=24.1°, and T=12.5°. The mass of Z can be less than that of X. ✓ The amount of charge on Z can be less than that on X. The amount of charge on Z can be equal to that on X. ✓ The charge on X can be negative and that on Z positive. The charge on X can be negative and that on Z negative. Submit Answer Incorrect. Tries 2/5 Previous Tries The tension in the string supporting sphere X is 2.31E-5 N. Calculate the tension in the other string. Submit Answer Tries 0/5

Two uniformely charged spheres are suspended by strings of length L from vertically adjustable supports. The spheres are in static equilibrium and at the same height, as shown below. The angles with respect to the vertical are Q=24.1°, and T=12.5°. The mass of Z can be less than that of X. ✓ The amount of charge on Z can be less than that on X. The amount of charge on Z can be equal to that on X. ✓ The charge on X can be negative and that on Z positive. The charge on X can be negative and that on Z negative. Submit Answer Incorrect. Tries 2/5 Previous Tries The tension in the string supporting sphere X is 2.31E-5 N. Calculate the tension in the other string. Submit Answer Tries 0/5

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter24: Electric Fields

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