Answer:
q = 2 10⁻⁸ C
Explanation:
For this exercise we use the translational equilibrium equation
F_e -A =
F_e = W
the electric force is given by Coulomb's law
F_e = [tex]k \frac{q_1q_2}{r^2}[/tex]
in this case they indicate that the loads on the tapes are equal
F_e = k q² / r²
we substitute
k q² / r² = m g
q = [tex]\sqrt{ \frac{mg r^2}{k} }[/tex]
calculate
q = [tex]\sqrt { \frac{ 12 \ 10^{-3} \ 9.8 (0.55 \ 10^{-2})^2 }{9 \ 10^9} }[/tex]
q = [tex]\sqrt{ 3.9526 \ 10^{-16}[/tex]
q = 1,999 10⁻⁸ C
q = 2 10⁻⁸ C
