Calculate the tension in a tube

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The problem involves calculating the tension in a tube with a hanging mass and multiple charges. The given values include a mass of 100g, three charges (Q1, Q2, Q3), and the lengths of the tube and rope. The original poster attempts to apply equations related to forces, including gravitational and electric forces, to find the tension.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster has attempted to use force balance equations but expresses uncertainty about their calculations. Some participants question the completeness of the problem statement and the arrangement of the charges, suggesting that the negative charge should be positioned differently for stability.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on the problem statement and the arrangement of charges. There is no explicit consensus yet, as questions about the setup and stability of the arrangement remain unresolved.

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Participants note that the original problem may be incomplete, as it lacks clarity on the expected configuration of the charges and the overall setup. This ambiguity may affect the interpretation of the forces involved.

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Homework Statement



given mass: 100g(the one hanging)
Q1 = -30(mu)C
Q2 = 70(mu)C
Q3 = 50 (mu)C
T=?
Length of tube = 2m
Length of rope = 1m

Homework Equations


Ft + Fg + Felect =0
F =k *q1*q3/d2

The Attempt at a Solution


Those were the equations I have done so far, so the answer is 46N & the answer I got was -45N(ref dir) but I'm not sure if I have done it right here is the diagram : http://gyazo.com/1d33f7708faf12ffea9138b7c2ee6eac
How I did it at first:
Ft (+)Fg(+)Felect(+) = 0
Ft+ 0.1(10) + 9x10^9x70x10^(-6)x50x10^-6/1
FT= -31.5N

F13 = kxq1xq3/d2
= 9x10^9(-30x10^-6)(50x10-6)/1^2
F13= +- 13.5N
then I added them both
 
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It seems like you have omitted a portion of the problem statement. It's not clear what you are supposed to be doing here. Can you please post the original problem as it appeared in its original form?
 
SteamKing said:
It seems like you have omitted a portion of the problem statement. It's not clear what you are supposed to be doing here. Can you please post the original problem as it appeared in its original form?
That was the whole question. He just gave us the diagram, & the numbers and told us to calculate the tension.
 
Quantum Fizzics said:
given mass: 100g(the one hanging)
Q1 = -30(mu)C
Q2 = 70(mu)C
Q3 = 50 (mu)C
That doesn't seem to give a stable arrangement. Shouldn't the negative charge be in the middle?
 

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