Two small metal cubes with masses 2.0 g and 4.0 g are tied

Chapter 25, Problem 25.75

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

Two small metal cubes with masses 2.0 g and 4.0 g are tied together by a 5.0-cm-long massless string and are at rest on a frictionless surface. Each is charged to +2.0 \(\mu C\).

a. What is the energy of this system?

b. What is the tension in the string?

c. The string is cut. What is the speed of each cube when they are far apart?

Hint: There are two conserved quantities. Make use of both.

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

Two small metal cubes with masses 2.0 g and 4.0 g are tied together by a 5.0-cm-long massless string and are at rest on a frictionless surface. Each is charged to +2.0 \(\mu C\).

a. What is the energy of this system?

b. What is the tension in the string?

c. The string is cut. What is the speed of each cube when they are far apart?

Hint: There are two conserved quantities. Make use of both.

ANSWER:

 Step 1 of 4

i) Consider the expression for energy,

Substitute  for,  for both charges and  for.

                                                             

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back