Module 13 test (19 points) (k= 9.

0 x 10 Newton m / C )
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1. (1 pt) A physicist uses a positively charged rod to give a metal sphere a negative charge. Did the physicist charge by conduction or induction?

2. (1 pt) An ion has more protons than electrons. What is the sign of its electric charge?

3. (1 pt) Two charged objects (one positive and one negative) are held apart with a long bar:

If the charge of these two objects does not change, even after a long time, is the bar made of an insulator or a conductor?

4. (1 pt) When we use Coulumbs Law to calculate the force that exists between two charges which are free to move, we say that we are calculating the instantaneous electrostatic force. Why must we say instantaneous?

5. (1 pt) Two charged objects are isolated in space. The charge on the positive object is twice the charge on the negative object. If the positive object exerts a 5.0 N force on the negative object, what is the magnitude of the force exerted by the negative object on the positive object?

6. (1 pt) Two charged objects are held in place and the electrostatic force between them is measured. If, suddenly, half of the charge is taken out of one of the objects, what happens (quantitatively) to the magnitude of the force?

7. (1 pt) Two charged objects are held in place and the electrostatic force between them is measured. If, suddenly the distance between the objects is halved, what happens (quantitatively) to the magnitude of the force?

8. (1 pts) A +2.1 C charge is placed 45 cm from a -9.3 C charge. What is the force between them? Is it attractive or repulsive?

9. (1 pts) Two charged objects are 1.2 m apart and experience a repulsive force of 4.3 x 105 N. If one of the objects is charged at +3.1 mC, what is the charge (including sign) of the other object?

10. (2 pts) Two stationary charges are arranged as follows: -5.2 mC 1.5 m What is the value of the electric field at the black dot?
2.0 m

-8.1 mC

11. (1 pt) What force would a +6.4 mC charge experience at the black dot in the previous problem?

12. (3 pts) In the following setup, what is the instantaneous electrostatic force (magnitude and direction) on the +7.6mC particle? +7.6 mC 21 degrees 25 degrees -2.5 mC
m 0.65 0.65 m

+1.1 mC

13. (3 pts) Consider the following electric field:

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(Problem 13 - continued from previous page) a. Is particle B positively or negatively charged?

b. If the magnitude of particle As charge is 1.0 C, what is the magnitude of particle Bs charge?

c. Where should a freely moving charged paritlce be placed so that it experiences the least acceleration?

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