Capacitor problem with a beam balance -- balancing after changing the charge

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The problem involves a parallel plate capacitor supported on a beam balance, where the upper plate is suspended and a voltage is applied after disconnecting the plates. Participants are tasked with determining the additional mass required to maintain balance after changing the charge.

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  • Some participants suggest using the principle of virtual work to approach the problem. Others question the origin of a specific equation related to the forces acting on the system.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different approaches and questioning the assumptions and equations presented. There is no explicit consensus on the methods to be used or the correctness of the equations discussed.

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The lower plate of a parallel plate capacitor is supported on a rigid rod.The upper plate is suspended from one end of a balance.The two plates are joined together by a thin wire and subsequently disconnected.The balance is then counterpoised.Now a voltage V= 5000V is applied between the plates.The distance between the plates is d=5mm and the area of each plate is A=100sq.cm. Then find out additional mass placed to maintain balance.All the elements other than plates are massless and non conducting.

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I don't see an attempt at a solution. Hint - try using the principle of virtual work.
 
phyzguy said:
I don't see an attempt at a solution. Hint - try using the principle of virtual work.
I had done Q^2d/2A ×apsilonnot =mg
 
Where did that equation come from?
 

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