Physics

Physics

Problem

Two small spheres of mass mm and charge qq are suspended from the same point by strings of length LL. In equilibrium, they subtend a very small angle. One sphere is clamped (held fixed) at its equilibrium position, while the other is displaced slightly along the arc and released. Determine the time period of small oscillations of the free sphere. (Assume electrostatic force acts like a spring constant keffk_{\text{eff}}).

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