Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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ISBN: 9781133103721
Author: Stephen T. Thornton, Andrew Rex
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 5P
(a)
To determine
The direction of the forces acting on the oil drop as the droplet falls freely under gravity.
(b)
To determine
The direction of the forces acting on the oil drop when the electric force causes drop to rise.
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