Problem 3.13 The gravitational force between two masses is F = -G (M₁ M2/r²) and the electrostatic force between two opposite charges is F = -k (Q1Q2/r²). (a) Show that all massive objects attracted to the Earth will have the same acceleration independent of mass. (b) Show that two charged objects attracted to a point charge Q will not have the same acceleration unless both have the same charge to mass ratio.
Problem 3.13 The gravitational force between two masses is F = -G (M₁ M2/r²) and the electrostatic force between two opposite charges is F = -k (Q1Q2/r²). (a) Show that all massive objects attracted to the Earth will have the same acceleration independent of mass. (b) Show that two charged objects attracted to a point charge Q will not have the same acceleration unless both have the same charge to mass ratio.
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Transcribed Image Text:Problem 3.13 The gravitational force between two masses is F = −G (M₁ M2/r²) and the electrostatic
= -k
(Q1 Q2/r²). (a) Show that all massive objects attracted to
force between two opposite charges is F
the Earth will have the same acceleration independent of mass. (b) Show that two charged objects attracted
to a point charge Q will not have the same acceleration unless both have the same charge to mass ratio.
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