Two spheres are mounted on identical horizontal springs and rest on a frictionless table, as in the drawing. When the spheres are uncharged, the spacing between them is 0.0500 m, and the springs are unstrained. When each sphere has a charge of +1.77 μC, the spacing doubles. Assuming that the spheres have a negligible diameter, determine the spring constant of the springs.

Two spheres are mounted on identical horizontal springs and rest on a frictionless table, as in the drawing. When the spheres are uncharged, the spacing between them is 0.0500 m, and the springs are unstrained. When each sphere has a charge of +1.77 μC, the spacing doubles. Assuming that the spheres have a negligible diameter, determine the spring constant of the springs.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter26: Electric Potential

Section26.3: Electric Potential Energy

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