AnswerSolving Electrostatic Force: Find Charge & Mass

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The discussion revolves around calculating the electrostatic force between two charged spheres after transferring electrons. Removing 6.2 x 10^13 electrons from one sphere results in a charge of approximately -1.0 x 10^-5 C on one sphere and +1.0 x 10^-5 C on the other. Using Coulomb's law, the magnitude of the electrostatic force can be determined based on the charges and the distance of 0.50 m. Additionally, the second problem involves two positively charged particles, where the accelerations and mass of one particle are provided, requiring the calculation of the charge on each particle and the mass of the second particle. The fundamental equations for electrostatic force and motion are emphasized for solving these problems.
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Homework Statement


Two very small spheres are initially neutral and separated by a distance of 0.50 m. Suppose that 6.2 x 1013 electrons are removed from one sphere and placed on the other. What is the magnitude of the electrostatic force that acts on each sphere?,


Homework Equations


Each electron carries an amount of charge with magnitude e=1.6*10^-19

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Homework Statement


Q2. Two particles, with identical positive charges and a separation of 3.80 x 10-2 m, are released from rest. Immediately after the release, particle 1 has an acceleration a1 whose magnitude is 6.71 x 103 m/s2, while particle 2 has an acceleration a2 whose magnitude is 9.64 x 103 m/s2. Particle 1 has a mass of 7.46 x 10-6 kg. Find (a) the charge on each particle and (b) the mass of particle 2.



Homework Equations


F=kq1q2/r^2
 
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