14th Edition

ISBN: 9780133969290

Author: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman

Publisher: PEARSON

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One of the fundamental properties is the electromagnetic property. Charge cannot be destroyed by any process and this contributes formally to the law of charge conservation.

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Chapter 21, Problem 21.28E

Electric Field of the Earth. The earth has a net electric charge that causes a field at points near its surface equal to 150 N/C and directed in toward the center of the earth. (a) What magnitude and sign of charge would a 60-kg human have to acquire to overcome his or her weight by the force exerted by the earth’s electric field? (b) What would be the force of repulsion between two people each with the charge calculated| in part (a) and separated by a distance of 100 m? Is use of Ihe earth s electric field a feasible means of flight? Why or why not?

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