The problem involves two inflated balloons that are rubbed against hair and suspended at an angle. The task is to estimate the percentage of atoms that are ionized in each balloon, with reference to the electrostatic forces involved.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants raising questions about the assumptions regarding charge distribution and the nature of ionization. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need to consider electrostatic forces and the mass of the balloons, but no consensus has been reached on how to quantify the ionization percentage.
Participants note the lack of specific information about the balloons' charge distribution and the radius, which complicates the analysis of the forces involved. There is an emphasis on deriving insights from first principles rather than relying on established formulas.
No, it is up to you to figure it from first principles.TwoEG said:
Not yet... there are more steps.TwoEG said:
We do not know how exactly the balloons were charged. Typically they will be more charged on one side than the other, so they would rotate to have the more charged sides on the outer. But since we do not know the radius of the balloons that would leave us unable to figure out the force. So just assume the charge is uniformly distributed.TwoEG said: