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ID: 2275432 • Letter: #

Question

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Explanation / Answer

theta = atan(force_ver / force_hor)

E = charge density / 2*epsilon_not = 2.5 * 10^(-9) / (8.85 * 10^(-12)) = 141.24

tan theta = mg/Eq = (4*10^(-6)) * 9.8 / (141.24 * 5 * 10^(-8)) =

theta = 86.70deg