Two tiny conducting spheres are identical and carry charges of -15.6 μC and +46.6 μC. They are separated by a distance of 2.70 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 2.70 cm. Determine the magnitude of the force that each sphere now experiences.

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Two tiny conducting spheres are identical and carry charges of -15.6 μC and +46.6 μC. They are separated by a distance of 2.70 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 2.70 cm. Determine the magnitude of the force that each sphere now experiences.
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Given value---

  • charge q1 = - 15.6 micro C. 
  • Charge q2 = +46.6 micro C. 
  • r = 2.70 cm.

We have to find---

  • (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 2.70 cm. Determine the magnitude of the force that each sphere now experiences.
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