Physics

Physics

Problem

Two pith balls, each of mass 5 g5\,\text{g}, are suspended from the same point by silk threads 1.0 m1.0\,\text{m} long. They carry equal charges qq and repel each other to a distance of 10 cm10\,\text{cm}. Using the approximation tan⁡(θ)≈sin⁡(θ)\tan(\theta) \approx \sin(\theta), calculate the charge qq. Then, without approximation, calculate the tension in the thread.

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