phys 2205 - homework - chapter 23\n23.5 •• a small metal sphere, carrying a net charge of $q_1=-2.80 mu c$…

phys 2205 - homework - chapter 23\n23.5 •• a small metal sphere, carrying a net charge of $q_1=-2.80 mu c$, is held in a stationary position by insulating supports. a second small metal sphere, with a net charge of $q_2 = -7.80 mu c$ and mass 1.50 g, is projected toward $q_1$. when the two spheres are 0.800 m apart, $q_2$ is moving toward $q_1$ with speed 22.0 m/s (fig. e23.5). assume that the two spheres can be treated as point - charges. you can ignore the force of gravity. (a) what is the speed of $q_2$ when the spheres are 0.400 m apart? (b) how close does $q_2$ get to $q_1$?

phys 2205 - homework - chapter 23\n23.5 •• a small metal sphere, carrying a net charge of $q_1=-2.80 mu c$, is held in a stationary position by insulating supports. a second small metal sphere, with a net charge of $q_2 = -7.80 mu c$ and mass 1.50 g, is projected toward $q_1$. when the two spheres are 0.800 m apart, $q_2$ is moving toward $q_1$ with speed 22.0 m/s (fig. e23.5). assume that the two spheres can be treated as point - charges. you can ignore the force of gravity. (a) what is the speed of $q_2$ when the spheres are 0.400 m apart? (b) how close does $q_2$ get to $q_1$?

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Identify relevant formula

We use the conservation of mechanical - energy formula $K_1 + U_1=K_2 + U_2$, where the electric - potential energy is $U = k\frac{q_1q_2}{r}$ and the kinetic energy is $K=\frac{1}{2}mv^{2}$, and $k = 9\times10^{9}\ N\cdot m^{2}/C^{2}$.

Step2: Calculate initial energies

$q_1=-2.80\times10^{- 6}\ C$, $q_2=-7.80\times10^{-6}\ C$, $m = 1.50\times10^{-3}\ kg$, $r_1 = 0.800\ m$, $v_1 = 22.0\ m/s$. $U_1=k\frac{q_1q_2}{r_1}=9\times10^{9}\times\frac{(-2.80\times10^{-6})\times(-7.80\times10^{-6})}{0.800}=2.457\ J$. $K_1=\frac{1}{2}mv_1^{2}=\frac{1}{2}\times1.50\times10^{-3}\times(22.0)^{2}=0.363\ J$.

Step3: Calculate final potential energy for part (a)

When $r_2 = 0.400\ m$, $U_2=k\frac{q_1q_2}{r_2}=9\times10^{9}\times\frac{(-2.80\times10^{-6})\times(-7.80\times10^{-6})}{0.400}=4.914\ J$.

Step4: Calculate final kinetic energy for part (a)

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