Answer:
A) q = 1.67 × 10^(-7) C
B) q = 1.67 × 10^(-10) C
Explanation:
We are given;
Potential; V = 30 KV = 30000 V
Radius of sphere; r = diameter/2 = 0.1/2 = 0.05 m
A) To find the charge of the sphere, we will use the formula;
V = kq/r
Where;
q is the charge
k is electric force constant = 9 × 10^(9) N.m²/C²
Thus;
q = Vr/k
q = (30000 × 0.05)/(9 × 10^(9))
q = 1.67 × 10^(-7) C
B) Now, potential energy here is a formula; U = qV
However, for the drop of paint to move, the potential energy will be equal to the kinetic energy. Thus;
qV = ½mv²
q = mv²/2V
Where;
v is speed = 10 m/s
V = 30000 V
m = mass = 0.100 mg = 0.1 × 10^(-6) Thus;
q = (0.1 × 10^(-6) × 10²)/(2 × 30000)
q = 1.67 × 10^(-10) C
