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The document provides detailed solutions to various problems related to electric fields and forces between charged objects. Key results include the electric field of a charged disc, forces between charged spheres in different media, conditions for zero net force, and calculations regarding charge distribution. Additionally, it addresses the net force on charges arranged in specific geometries and the number of missing electrons from ions.

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EM Assignment Solutions Improved

The document provides detailed solutions to various problems related to electric fields and forces between charged objects. Key results include the electric field of a charged disc, forces between charged spheres in different media, conditions for zero net force, and calculations regarding charge distribution. Additionally, it addresses the net force on charges arranged in specific geometries and the number of missing electrons from ions.

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EM Assignment #1 – Detailed Solutions

1. Electric Field of a Uniformly Charged Disc


The electric field at a point on the axis of a uniformly charged disc is: E = (σ / (2ε■)) × (1 − x / √(x² +
R²)).

2. Force Between Two Charged Spheres


In air: F = 1.52 × 10■² N
In water (dielectric constant 80): F' = 1.9 × 10■■ N.

3. Condition for Zero Net Force


For a test charge at x = +2 cm, the condition for zero net force results in:
q■ = 9q■.

4. Position of Third Charge


To make the net force zero, the third charge must be placed:
24 cm from the −3 µC charge.

5. Charge on Each Sphere After Touching


After sharing charge and separating at 90 cm, the force implies:
Each sphere has charge: 1.5 µC.

6. Force Between Three Spheres


Using equilibrium with thread angle 100°:
Force on each sphere: 4.3 × 10■■ N.

7. Force on Charge at Center of Square


Three charges at square corners produce a net force of:
F = 9 × 10■ N.

8. Electrons Missing from Each Ion


Using Coulomb's law:
Each ion is missing 2 electrons.

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