Use the Picture for the Next Problem

question 21

Multiple Choice

Use the picture for the next problem.
A conducting sphere has a net charge of -q and of mass m is suspended from the ceiling by a light string.A uniform electric field E is applied vertical down on the sphere.
-The tension T in the string is ____ the weight mg.

• A)less than
• B)equal to
• C)greater than
• D)dependent on the strength of E in relation to
• E)insufficient information to tell

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