A small sphere of mass m = 7.50 g and charge q1 = 32.0 nC is attached to the end of a string and hangs vertically as in the following figure. A second charge of equal mass and charge q2 = -58.0 nC is located below the first charge a distance d = 2.00 cm below the first charge as in the figure below.  Find the tension in the string

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A small sphere of mass m = 7.50 g and charge q1 = 32.0 nC is attached to the end of a string and hangs vertically as in the following figure. A second charge of equal mass and charge q2 = -58.0 nC is located below the first charge a distance d = 2.00 cm below the first charge as in the figure below.  Find the tension in the string

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