Charge Leakage in Suspended Spheres with Varying Approach Velocity

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The discussion revolves around the charge leakage of two equally charged spheres suspended from a common point. Despite both spheres having equal charge magnitudes, they can still experience charge leakage due to their approach velocity, which varies as v=a/sqrt(x). The charge leakage occurs at identical rates, allowing their remaining charges to maintain equality throughout the process. The participants seek clarification on the mechanics of charge leakage and assistance in solving the related problem. Understanding the dynamics of the system is essential for addressing the charge leakage phenomenon effectively.
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Two small eqlly chrged spheres ech of mass m, are suspnded frm same point by silk threads of length l. The distnce betwen sphres x<<l. Fnd dq/dt wth whch the charge leaks off each sphere.. If their approach velocity varies as v=a/root ovr x where a is a constnt.
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My ques is; how can the charge leak if both of them have a charge of equal magn ?
Explain this & also help me solve the problem :)
thnx in advance :)
 
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The two are suspended by threads from one common point?

It's conceivable that their charge leaks away at identical rates, so the remaining charges maintain equality.
 
thnx :)
now can u help me solve the prolem ! :)
nd yes they are suspended from a common point by a silk thread of length 'l'
 
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