Are Identical Masses' Angles Equal for Different Charges?

In summary, the problem involves two charges, one with a charge of q and the other with a charge of 2q, hanging from a point by threads of length l. The question is to find the angle each mass makes with the vertical. After finding the solution, it is determined that the angles are equal for both masses, regardless of their charges, due to Newton's Third Law and the assumption that the masses are large and the charges are small.
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Homework Statement



I have a problem as follows: "Two charges of identical mass hang from the same point by a thread of length l. One has charge q and the other has charge 2q. Find the angle each mass makes with the vertical."

Now, I got an answer and found that each mass will make the same angle with respect to the vertical. Is this true? When I imagine this scenario in my head it seems like their angles would be different. Are the angles equal for both masses when the masses are equal, regardless of the charges?


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The Attempt at a Solution



There is an assumption that the masses are "large" and the charges are "small".
 
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Ponder Newton's Third Law.
 
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Got it- equal and opposite forces. Thank you.
 

1. Are identical masses' angles equal for different charges?

Yes, the angles of identical masses will be equal regardless of the charges they possess. This is because mass is a fundamental property of matter and is not affected by electric charges.

2. How are the angles of identical masses affected by charges?

The angles of identical masses are not affected by charges. The charges only affect the interactions between the masses, but do not alter the angles themselves.

3. Can identical masses with different charges have equal angles?

Yes, identical masses with different charges can have equal angles. The angles are determined by the positions and interactions of the masses, not their charges.

4. Is there any relationship between the charges and angles of identical masses?

No, there is no direct relationship between the charges and angles of identical masses. As mentioned before, the angles are solely determined by the positions and interactions of the masses.

5. How does the concept of mass and charge relate to the angles of identical masses?

The concepts of mass and charge are not directly related to the angles of identical masses. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while charge is a property of matter related to its electrical interactions. These properties do not affect the angles of identical masses.

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