Question

Two tiny conducting spheres are identical and carry charges of -22.6C and +63.8C. They are separated by a distance of 2.64 cm. (a) What is the magnitude of the force that each sphere experiences? (b) The spheres are brought into contact and then separated to a distance of 2.64 cm. Determine the magnitude of the force that each sphere now experiences.

Answer 1

Solving the problem using Coulomb's Law and calculating the net electrostatic force between the two charges .

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