Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 21 - Coulomb's Law - Problems - Page 628: 50b

Answer

$\sqrt\frac{3kQq}{W}$ where, k= $\frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_{0}}$

Work Step by Step

For the vertical force of rod on bearing to be zero, F(net upward)=F(net downward) LHS: +Q applies an upward force of $\frac{kQq}{h^{2}}$ on +q RHS: +Q applies an upward force of $\frac{2kQq}{h^{2}}$ on +2q W is the downward force. Hence, we can write: $\frac{kQq}{h^{2}}$ + $\frac{2kQq}{h^{2}}$ = W $\frac{3kQq}{h^{2}}$ = W So, $h^{2}$ = $\frac{3kQq}{W}$ Thus, h = $\sqrt\frac{3kQq}{W}$ (where k= $\frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_{0}}$)
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