Share
wo identical 7.10-gg metal spheres (small enough to be treated as particles) are hung from separate 700-mmmm strings attached to the same na
Question
wo identical 7.10-gg metal spheres (small enough to be treated as particles) are hung from separate 700-mmmm strings attached to the same nail in a ceiling. Surplus electrons are added to each sphere, and then the spheres are brought in contact with each other and released. Their equilibrium position is such that each string makes a 17.0 ∘∘ angle with the vertical.
How many surplus electrons are on each sphere?
in progress
0
Physics
4 years
2021-07-24T02:25:53+00:00
2021-07-24T02:25:53+00:00 2 Answers
41 views
0
Answers ( )
Answer:
Explanation:
Using the expression of electric force:
and replacing mgtanθ for F , q for
and d for r in the relation above:
Then;
making a the subject of the formula ; we have:
By trigonometric rule:
let
be the opposite side; and
l be the adjacent side in the above equation and solve for d:
Then
Replacing
into equation 1 ; we have:
Equation for number of charge particle n =
So;
Given that :
m = 7.10 g
θ = 17.0 °
g = 9.80 m/s²
k = 8.99× 10 ⁹ N.m ²/C²
l = 700 mm
e = 1.6× 10⁻¹⁰
Then;
Therefore ; the number of surplus electron that are on each sphere =
Answer:
The number of electrons are 3.94×10¹²
Explanation:
The translational equilibrium is:
Dividing the expression by Tcosθ = mg
The equation for electric force is:
if:
Replacing:
Where
L = 700 mm = 0.7 m
ε = 1.6×10⁻¹⁹C
m = 7.1 g = 0.0071 kg
k = 8.99×10⁹N m²/C²
Replacing: