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So the tension would be either to the left or right (does not matter I am assuming). The electric field would be placed in a manner that would allow the electric force to point either up or down but i am not sure how to determine which direction. I am also not too sure how to determine the...

Well from my understanding, the only definitive forces acting upon the sphere are Fg and tension of the string but I am confused in what direction the tension is supposed to be in as well as what direction the Fe (electric force) is supposed to point in (which I am assuming indicated the...

Question: A) A small charged sphere is attached to a thread and placed in an electric field. The other end of the thread is anchored so that the sphere is in a static situation when placed in the field. If the thread is horizontal, find the magnitude and direction of the electric field. The...