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A charge Q is transferred from an initially uncharged
Chapter 16, Problem 13(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
A charge Q is transferred from an initially uncharged plastic ball to an identical ball 24 cm away. The force of attraction is then 17 mN. How many electrons were transferred from one ball to the other?
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QUESTION:
A charge Q is transferred from an initially uncharged plastic ball to an identical ball 24 cm away. The force of attraction is then 17 mN. How many electrons were transferred from one ball to the other?
ANSWER:The force of attraction of two identical charges (Q) separated by a distance of 24 cm is given by Coulomb's Law as:
F = (k*Q^2)/d^2
Where k is the Coulomb constant (9e9 N*m2/C2) and d is the distance