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Homework Statement
A small metal sphere, carrying a net charge of q_1 = -2.70 \mu C, is held in a stationary position by insulating supports. A second small metal sphere, with a net charge of q_2 = -7.60 \mu C and mass 1.50 g, is projected toward q_{1}. When the two spheres are 0.800 \rm m apart, q_{2} is moving toward q_{1} with speed 22.0 \rm m/s . Assume that the two spheres can be treated as point charges.
What is the speed of q2 when the spheres are 0.410 m apart?
How close does q2 get to q1?
Homework Equations
F=k(Q1Q2)/r^2
U=k(Q1Q2)/r
The Attempt at a Solution
I don't really know how to do this problem but i started it in this process-
The potential energy is the work done in moving the charge through the electric field. That Potential energy is donated U. So i know that the work done in the system will equal a force x distance. F = ma. ( Work= Fd). so the U = ma x distance. Then using this i could find the acceleration and the velocity... problem is i have not time intervals. so I am lost. please help
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