Tutorials in Introductory Physics
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Chapter 5.1, Problem 4bT
Hang an uncharged metal or metal-covered ball from an insulating string. Then charge a piece of tape as in section I and bring the tape toward the ball.
Describe what you observe.
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If two identical conducting spheres are in contact, any excess charge will be evenly distributed between the two. Three identical metal spheres are labeled A, B, and C. Initially, A has charge q, B has charge −q/2, and C is uncharged.
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