Calculating Charge and Tension in a System of Suspended Spheres

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To calculate the charge on the suspended spheres and the tensions T1, T2, and T3, one must consider the forces acting on the spheres, including gravitational and electric forces. The problem involves a configuration of charged spheres suspended above a charged sphere with a known charge of 0.1 C. To find the tensions, it is essential to draw free body diagrams to visualize the forces and apply relevant equations for electric force and tension. The user expresses confusion about how to start the calculations and seeks guidance on the correct approach. Understanding the balance of forces and the role of electric charge is crucial for solving this problem.
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Homework Statement



A set of charged spheres were held suspended above another sphere with a charge of .1 C. The spheres are held by thin nylon strings (assume zero mass). Determine the charge on the suspended spheres and the tensions T1, T2, and T3.

The drawing looks like an upside down triangle with the top two spheres mass = .2 kg

the lengths of the triangle are .7m and .7m for the sides, and .6 for the base.

Homework Equations



I have no idea how to find tension. The charges are found using electric force eqn?

The Attempt at a Solution



i'm kinda lost, so i can't attempt until i have a general direction.

Please help me!:cry:
 
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