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Two small conducting spheres each of mass `9xx10^(-4)kg` are suspended from the same point by non conducting strings of length `100cm `,They are given equal and similar charges until the strings are equally inclined at `45^(@)` each to the vertical,The charge on each spehre is ..........

A

`1.4xx10^(-6)`

B

`1.6xx10^(-6)`

C

`2xx10^(-6)`

D

`1.96xx10^(-6)`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the charge on each of the two small conducting spheres that are suspended and inclined at 45 degrees from the vertical. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: - We have two small conducting spheres, each with a mass \( m = 9 \times 10^{-4} \, \text{kg} \). - They are suspended from the same point by non-conducting strings of length \( L = 100 \, \text{cm} = 1 \, \text{m} \). - The spheres are given equal and similar charges, and they are inclined at \( 45^\circ \) to the vertical. 2. **Free Body Diagram**: - Each sphere experiences three forces: - The gravitational force \( mg \) acting downwards. - The tension \( T \) in the string acting along the string. - The electrostatic force \( F \) due to the repulsion between the two charged spheres. 3. **Components of Forces**: - The tension \( T \) can be resolved into two components: - Vertical component: \( T \cos(45^\circ) \) - Horizontal component: \( T \sin(45^\circ) \) 4. **Equilibrium in the Vertical Direction**: - In the vertical direction, the forces must balance: \[ T \cos(45^\circ) = mg \] - Substituting \( \cos(45^\circ) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \): \[ T \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = mg \] - Therefore, \[ T = mg \sqrt{2} \] 5. **Equilibrium in the Horizontal Direction**: - In the horizontal direction, the tension's horizontal component equals the electrostatic force: \[ T \sin(45^\circ) = F \] - Substituting \( \sin(45^\circ) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \): \[ T \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = F \] 6. **Distance Between the Spheres**: - The distance \( R \) between the two spheres can be calculated using geometry: \[ R = 2L \sin(45^\circ) = 2L \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = \sqrt{2}L \] - Substituting \( L = 1 \, \text{m} \): \[ R = \sqrt{2} \, \text{m} \] 7. **Electrostatic Force**: - The electrostatic force \( F \) between the two charges \( q \) is given by Coulomb's law: \[ F = \frac{k q^2}{R^2} \] - Substituting \( R = \sqrt{2} \): \[ F = \frac{k q^2}{(\sqrt{2})^2} = \frac{k q^2}{2} \] 8. **Setting the Forces Equal**: - From the horizontal equilibrium, we can set the two expressions for \( F \) equal: \[ T \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{k q^2}{2} \] - Substituting \( T = mg \sqrt{2} \): \[ mg \sqrt{2} \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{k q^2}{2} \] - Simplifying gives: \[ mg = \frac{k q^2}{2} \] 9. **Solving for Charge \( q \)**: - Rearranging gives: \[ q^2 = \frac{2mg}{k} \] - Substituting \( m = 9 \times 10^{-4} \, \text{kg} \), \( g = 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 \), and \( k = 9 \times 10^9 \, \text{N m}^2/\text{C}^2 \): \[ q^2 = \frac{2 \cdot (9 \times 10^{-4}) \cdot 10}{9 \times 10^9} \] - Simplifying gives: \[ q^2 = \frac{18 \times 10^{-4}}{9 \times 10^9} = 2 \times 10^{-13} \] - Taking the square root: \[ q = \sqrt{2 \times 10^{-13}} = \sqrt{2} \times 10^{-7} \, \text{C} \approx 1.414 \times 10^{-7} \, \text{C} \] ### Final Answer: The charge on each sphere is approximately \( 1.414 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{C} \) or \( 1.4 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{C} \).

To solve the problem, we need to find the charge on each of the two small conducting spheres that are suspended and inclined at 45 degrees from the vertical. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: - We have two small conducting spheres, each with a mass \( m = 9 \times 10^{-4} \, \text{kg} \). - They are suspended from the same point by non-conducting strings of length \( L = 100 \, \text{cm} = 1 \, \text{m} \). - The spheres are given equal and similar charges, and they are inclined at \( 45^\circ \) to the vertical. ...
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