A small glass bead has been charged to +20.0 nC. A small metal ball bearing 2.10 cm above the bead feels a 1.40×10-2 N downward electric force. Part A What is the charge on the ball bearing? Express your answer with the appropriate units.

A small glass bead has been charged to +20.0 nC. A small metal ball bearing 2.10 cm above the bead feels a 1.40×10-2 N downward electric force. Part A What is the charge on the ball bearing? Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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A small glass bead has been charged to +20.0 nC.
A small metal ball bearing 2.10 cm above the bead
feels a 1.40x10-2 N downward electric force.
Part A
What is the charge on the ball bearing?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
- 10.3
nC
?
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the answer is not -1.03x10^-7 C or -10.3 nC

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