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A `1kg` ball is suspended in a uniform electric field with the help of a string fixed to a point. The ball is given a charge `sqrt(5)` coulomb and the string makes an angle `37^(@)` with the vertical in equilibrium position. In the equilibrium position the tension is double the weight of the ball. Find the magnitude of the electric field in `N//C`.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the forces acting on the charged ball in equilibrium and use the given information to find the magnitude of the electric field. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Forces Acting on the Ball:** - The weight of the ball (W) acting downwards: \( W = mg \) - The tension (T) in the string acting at an angle of \( 37^\circ \) with the vertical. - The electric force (F_e) acting horizontally due to the electric field. 2. **Given Information:** - Mass of the ball (m) = 1 kg - Charge of the ball (Q) = \( \sqrt{5} \) C - Angle with the vertical = \( 37^\circ \) - Tension (T) is double the weight of the ball: \( T = 2W = 2mg \) 3. **Calculate the Weight of the Ball:** \[ W = mg = 1 \, \text{kg} \times 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 = 10 \, \text{N} \] 4. **Calculate the Tension in the String:** \[ T = 2W = 2 \times 10 \, \text{N} = 20 \, \text{N} \] 5. **Resolve the Tension into Components:** - Vertical component of tension (T_y): \[ T_y = T \cos(37^\circ) = 20 \cos(37^\circ) \] - Horizontal component of tension (T_x): \[ T_x = T \sin(37^\circ) = 20 \sin(37^\circ) \] 6. **Using the Equilibrium Condition:** - In the vertical direction: \[ T_y = W \implies 20 \cos(37^\circ) = 10 \] - In the horizontal direction, the electric force (F_e) is equal to the horizontal component of tension: \[ F_e = T_x = 20 \sin(37^\circ) \] 7. **Calculate the Electric Force:** - Using \( \sin(37^\circ) \approx 0.6 \): \[ F_e = 20 \times 0.6 = 12 \, \text{N} \] 8. **Relate Electric Force to Electric Field:** - The electric force is given by: \[ F_e = QE \implies E = \frac{F_e}{Q} \] - Substituting the values: \[ E = \frac{12 \, \text{N}}{\sqrt{5} \, \text{C}} \] 9. **Calculate the Magnitude of the Electric Field:** \[ E = \frac{12}{\sqrt{5}} \approx \frac{12}{2.236} \approx 5.37 \, \text{N/C} \] ### Final Answer: The magnitude of the electric field is approximately \( 5.37 \, \text{N/C} \).

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the forces acting on the charged ball in equilibrium and use the given information to find the magnitude of the electric field. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Forces Acting on the Ball:** - The weight of the ball (W) acting downwards: \( W = mg \) - The tension (T) in the string acting at an angle of \( 37^\circ \) with the vertical. - The electric force (F_e) acting horizontally due to the electric field. ...
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