Each of Two Small Non-Conducting Spheres Is Charged Positively, the Combined

question 40

Multiple Choice

Each of two small non-conducting spheres is charged positively, the combined charge being 40 μC. When the two spheres are 50 cm apart, each sphere is repelled from the other by a force of magnitude 2.0 N. Determine the magnitude of the smaller of the two charges.

• A) 1.4 μC
• B) 1.1 μC
• C) 2.0 μC
• D) 3.3 μC
• E) 17 μC

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