lee (dl28863) – homework 05 – turner – (90130) 1

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Multiple-choice questions may continue on σ
the next column or page – find all choices T sin θ = q · and
2 ǫ0
before answering.
T cos θ = m g .
001 (part 1 of 2) 10.0 points Dividing,
A charged mass on the end of a light string
is attached to a point on a uniformly charged T sin θ qσ
tan θ = =
vertical sheet (with areal charge density σ = T cos θ 2 m g ǫ0
0.27 µC/m2 ) of infinite extent. 1.2 × 10−7 C
=
2 (0.001 kg) (9.8 m/s2 )
2.7 × 10−7 C/m2
×
8.854 × 10−12 C2 /N · m2
= 0.186702 m
33. 5

θ = arctan (0.186702 m) = 10.5755◦ .

cm

θ 002 (part 2 of 2) 10.0 points

0.12 µC Find σ for an angle of 79◦ .
1g
̂ Correct answer: 7.43984 µC/m2 .
Explanation:
ı̂
2 m g tan θ
Find the angle θ the thread makes with the σ= ǫ0
q
vertically charged sheet. The acceleration due
2 (0.001 kg) 9.8 m/s2 tan 79◦


to gravity is 9.8 m/s2 and the permittivity of =
free space is 8.854 × 10−12 C2 /N · m2 . 1.2 × 10−7 C
106 µC
Correct answer: 10.5755◦. × (8.854 × 10−12 C2 /N · m2 )
1C
Explanation: = 7.43984 µC/m2 .

Let : g = 9.8 m/s2 , 003 10.0 points

ǫ0 = 8.854 × 10−12 C2 /N · m2 , A net positive charge Q is placed on a large,
m = 1 g = 0.001 kg , thin conducting plate of area A and thickness
d . Assume d is small compared to other two
σ = 0.27 µC/m2 = 2.7 × 10−7 C/m2 , dimensions.
q = 0.12 µC = 1.2 × 10−7 C , and In electrostatic equilibrium, find the charge
L = 33.5 cm = 0.335 m . density σ on each surface of the plate and the
electric field E outside the plate.
Let the tension in the string be denoted by
σ
T . The electric field due to the infinite sheet 1. σ = 0 , E =
is constant in the x-direction and is ǫ0
Q
~ = σ ı̂ .
E
2. σ =
2A
, E=0
2 ǫ0
Q σ
3. σ = , E= correct
Applying force equilibrium in the ı̂ and ̂ di- 2A ǫ0
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Enet = 0. Outside the two plates, the fields
Q σ add together, so that
4. σ = , E=
2A 2 ǫ0
Q σ σ
5. σ = , E = Enet = .
A ǫ0 ǫ0

Explanation:
005 10.0 points
In electrostatic equilibrium, the plate is
Q A 4.2 g piece of Styrofoam carries a net charge
uniformly charged, so σ = and the elec- of −0.5 µC and floats above the center of a
2A
2σ σ very large horizontal sheet of plastic that has
tric field E outside the plate is E = = . a uniform charge density on its surface.
2 ǫ0 ǫ0
What is the charge per unit area on the
004 10.0 points plastic sheet? The acceleration due to gravity
Two large, parallel, insulating plates are is 9.8 m/s2 and the permittivity of free space
charged uniformly with the same positive is 8.85419 × 10−12 C2 /N/m2 .
areal charge density +σ, which is the charge
per unit area. Correct answer: −1.45775 µC/m2 .
What is the magnitude of the resultant elec-
tric field E? The permittivity of free space Explanation:
1
ǫ0 = .
4 π ke
σ Let : m = 4.2 g = 0.0042 kg ,
1. everywhere q = −0.5 µC = −5 × 10−7 C ,
ǫ0
σ g = 9.8 m/s2 , and
2. between the plates, zero outside
ǫ0 ǫ0 = 8.85419 × 10−12 C2 /N/m2 .
σ
3. Zero between the plates, outside cor- σ
ǫ0 The field E = due to a nonconduct-
rect 2 ǫ0
σ ing infinite sheet of charge is the same as that
4. between the plates, zero outside very close to any plane uniform charge distri-
2 ǫ0
σ bution, where σ is the surface charge density
5. Zero between the plates, outside (charge per unit area) of the plastic sheet.
2 ǫ0
The floating styrofoam must be in equilib-
2σ 2σ rium, so the electric force must cancel the
6. between the plates, outside
ǫ0 ǫ0 force of gravity and
2σ
7. Zero between the plates, outside
ǫ0 Fg = q E
2σ σ
8. between the plates, zero outside mg = q
ǫ0 2 ǫ0
σ σ mg
9. between the plates, outside σ = 2 ǫ0
2 ǫ0 2 ǫ0 q
10. Zero everywhere = 2 (8.85419 × 10−12 C2 /N/m2 )
(0.0042 kg) (9.8 m/s2 ) 106 µC
Explanation: × ·
−5 × 10−7 C 1C
Each plate produces a constant electric field
σ = −1.45775 µC/m2 .
of E = directed away from the plate for
2 ǫ0
positive charge density, and toward the plate
for negative charge density. Between the two 006 (part 1 of 2) 10.0 points
plates, the two fields cancel each other so that A charged cork ball is suspended on a light
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string in the presence of a uniform electric Since the denominator is
field
~ = (2.4 × 105 N/C)ı̂ + (3.4 × 105 N/C) ̂ . Ey tan θ + Ex = (3.4 × 105 N/C) tan 34◦
E
+ 2.4 × 105 N/C
The ball is in equilibrium in the field. = 4.69333 × 105 N/C ,

̂

ı̂ (0.0014 kg) (9.8 m/s2 ) tan 34◦

0. 6
q=
4.69333 × 105 N/C

m
1 × 109 nC
×
1C
E

34◦
= 19.7179 nC .
1.4 g
Find the charge on the ball. The accelera-
tion due to gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . 007 (part 2 of 2) 10.0 points
Find the tension in the string.
Correct answer: 19.7179 nC.
Explanation: Correct answer: 0.00846272 N.

Explanation:
Let : Ex = 2.4 × 105 N/C , Using the first equation for force equilib-
rium,
Ey = 3.4 × 105 N/C ,
θ = 34◦ , and q Ex
mb = 1.4 g = 0.0014 kg . T =
sin θ
(19.7179 nC)(2.4 × 105 N/C)
In the ı̂ and ̂ directions, force equilibrium =
tells us sin 34◦
1C
×
q Ex − T sin θ = 0 1 × 109 nC
T sin θ = q Ex and = 0.00846272 N .

008 (part 1 of 2) 10.0 points

q Ey + T cos θ − m g = 0
T cos θ = m g − q Ey . A dipole (electrically neutral) is placed in
an external field.
Dividing, (a) (b)

T sin θ q Ex
tan θ = =
T cos θ m g − q Ey
+
(m g − q Ey ) tan θ = q Ex + − + + −

q (Ex + Ey tan θ) = m g tan θ

m g tan θ
q= .
Ey tan θ + Ex
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+ − + − either situation (c) or (d), the electric field

+ − + − is uniform everywhere between the parallel
+ − + − infinite plates. Thus, the electric force on
+ − + −
+ − + − one charge is equal but opposite to that on
+ − + + − another so that the net force on the whole
+ − + − + −
+ − + −
− dipole is zero. By contrast, electric fields are
+ − + − nonuniform for situations both (a) and (b).
+ − + −
+ − + −
+ − + − 009 (part 2 of 2) 10.0 points
+ − + − For which situation(s) shown above is the net
(c) (d) torque on the dipole equal to zero?
For which situation(s) shown above would
the net force on the dipole be equal to zero? 1. (a) and (b)

1. (d) only 2. (b) and (c)

2. (a) and (c) 3. (c) and (d)

3. (a) and (d) 4. (b) and (d)

4. (a) only 5. (a) only

5. (b) only 6. (c) only

6. (b) and (d) 7. (b) only

7. (c) and (d) correct 8. (a) and (c) correct

8. (c) only 9. (d) only

9. (a) and (b) 10. (a) and (d)

10. (b) and (c) Explanation:

A electric dipole can be regarded as a pair
Explanation: of charges of opposite sign. In figures (a) and
The force on a charge in the electric field is (c), the electric fields are along the direction
~ = qE
given by F ~ and the torque is defined as
~ ~ of ~r , where ~r is the vector between the pair of
T = ~r × F . charges, so the force F ~ also acts along ~r . This
~ = k ∆q r̂ and E ~ =
X
~i. will lead to zero torque, since
∆E ∆E
r2
~ = ~r × F
T ~ ∝ ~r × ~r = 0 .
Symmetry of the configuration will cause
some component of the electric field to be
zero. For figures (b) and (d), the torque on both
Gauss’ law states charges are nonzero and the resultant torques
are also nonzero.
~ = Q.
I
ΦS = E ~ · dA
ǫ0
010 10.0 points
The electric dipole consists of two equal and Each proton in a particle beam has a kinetic
opposite charges separated by a distance. In energy of 3.15 × 10−15 J.
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What electric field strength will stop these the electron and the proton. Consider the
protons in a distance of 0.650 m? The mass experiment performed with the proton only,
of a proton is 1.6726 × 10−27 kg and the fun- then repeat with the electron only. The mass
damental charge is 1.602 × 10−19 C. of an electron is 9.109 × 10−31 kg and the
fundamental charge is 1.602 × 10−19 C.
Correct answer: 30250.6 N/C.
Explanation: Correct answer: 231.016 m.
Explanation:

Let : K = 30250.6 N/C ,

Let : E = 354.9 N/C ,
∆x = 0.65 m , and
qe = −1.602 × 10−19 C ,
qp = 1.602 × 10−19 C .
qp = 1.602 × 10−19 C ,
The kinetic energy is due to the initial ve- me = 9.109 × 10−31 kg ,
locity: mp = 1.673 × 10−27 kg , and
1
K = m vi2 ∆t = 2.72 × 10 −6
s.
2
2 K
vi2 = .
m Fe = Fnet
From kinematics, qE = ma
vf2 = vi2 + 2 a∆x = 0 |q| E
a=
m
2 Ki
+ 2 a ∆x = 0 1
m ∆x = a(∆t)2 since vi = 0 m/s, so
−Ki 2
a= . |q| E(∆t)2
 
m ∆x 1 |q| E
∆x = (∆t)2 = .
2 m 2m
The electric field supplies the net deceleration,
For the electron,
so
|qe | E(∆t)2
Fe = Fnet ∆xe =
2 me
q E = m |a| | − 1.602 × 10−19 C|(354.9 N/C)
  =
Ki 2(9.109 × 10−31 kg)
qE = m
m ∆x × (2.72 × 10−6 s)2
Ki Ki = 230.89 m
E= =
q ∆x qp ∆x
and for the proton
3.15 × 10−15 m
= qp E(∆t)2
(1.602 × 10−19 C)(0.65 m) ∆xp =
2 mp
= 30250.6 N/C , (1.602 × 10−19 C)(354.9 N/C)
=
2(1.673 × 10−27 kg)
directed opposite the proton’s velocity.
× (2.72 × 10−6 s)2
011 10.0 points = 0.125713 m , and
An electron and a proton start from rest and
from the same point in a uniform electric field ∆xtot = ∆xe + ∆xp
of 354.9 N/C. = 230.89 m + 0.125713 m
How far apart are they 2.72 µs after they = 231.016 m .
are released? Ignore the attraction between