Each of two small spheres is charged positively, the total charge 52.6 micro C. Each sphere repelled from the other with force of 1.19 N. when the spheres are 1.94 m apart. Calculate the charge on each sphere.
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2020-02-06T09:25:07-0500
Let the charge of the first and second spheres q1 and q2. Their sum by the condition of the problem (1) q1+q2=Qtotal=52.6μC
The force of electrostatic repulsion is determined by the Coulomb's law as
(2) F=ker2q1⋅q2 , where ke=8.987⋅109Nm2C−2 is Coulomb's constant [1].
Equations (1) and (2) are a system of two equations with two unknowns. Find solution of the system.
From (1)
(3) q2=Qtotal−q1
Substitude (3) in (2) and making some simplifications and permutations we get the square eqution for determine q1
(4) q12−Qtotal⋅q1+keF⋅r2=0
The solution to this quadratic equation has the form
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