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Two uniformely charged spheres are suspended by strings of length L from vertica

ID: 1407530 • Letter: T

Question

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 o 21.30, and T-14, 10. False The charge on W can be positive and that on Z negative. True The charge on W can be negative and that on Z negative True The amount of charge on Z can be greater than that on W. True The mass of Z can be less than that of W False The amount of charge on Z can be equal to that on W Submit Answer Incorrect. Tries 2/12 Previous Tries The tension in the string supporting sphere Z is 2.39E-5 N. Calculate the tension in the other string. 0.0000152 N Submit Answer Incorrect. Tries 1/12 Previous Tries

Explanation / Answer

given,

Q = 21.3 degree

T = 14.1 degree

answer to true and false are as follows

False

True

True

False

True

tension in the string supporting Z = 2.39 * 10^-5 N

since electrostatic force on each sphere will be equal so will the horizontal component of the tension

so,

T_z * sin(14.1) = T_l * sin(21.3)

2.39 * 10^-5 * sin(14.1) = T_l * sin(21.3)

T_l = 1.603 * 10^-5 N

tension on the other sring = 1.603 * 10^-5 N