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Problem21 71

The document summarizes the calculation of the charge (q) on a spherical conductor held above the ground by an insulating stand. It finds that: 1) The charge (q) is calculated to be 2.79 × 10-6 C. 2) The angle (θ) of the conductor is then calculated from the equation for electrostatic force balance to be 39.5°.

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Problem21 71

The document summarizes the calculation of the charge (q) on a spherical conductor held above the ground by an insulating stand. It finds that: 1) The charge (q) is calculated to be 2.79 × 10-6 C. 2) The angle (θ) of the conductor is then calculated from the equation for electrostatic force balance to be 39.5°.

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21.

71: a)

b) Using the same force analysis as in problem 21.70, we find:


q  4πε0 d 2 mg tan θ and
2

2
d  2  (1.2)sin25  q  4πε0 ( 2  (1.2)  sin 25) 2 tan 25(0.015 kg )(9.80 m s )  q 
2.79  10 6 C.
kq 2
c) From Problem 21.70, mg tan θ  .
d2
d kq 2 (8.99  109 Nm 2 C)(2.79  10-6 C) 2
sin θ   tan θ  
2L mg ( 2 L) 2 sin 2 θ 4(0.6m)2 (0.015 kg)(9.8 m s 2 ) sin  2 θ
Therefore tan θ 
0.331
sin 2 θ . Numerical solution of this transcendental equation leads to
θ  39.5.

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