Electrostatic and Gravitational Force Equilibrium
Two identical conducting spheres, each with a mass of 10 g, are suspended by identical insulating threads. After being given equal charges, the spheres repel and hang in equilibrium, with each thread making an angle θ with the vertical. When the charge on each sphere is tripled, the angle with the vertical becomes 2θ. Which equation correctly relates the electric force, , to the gravitational force, , when the system is in its initial equilibrium at angle θ?
A
Fe = Fg cos θ
B
Fe = 3Fg tan θ
C
Fe = Fg tan θ
D
Fe = Fg sin θ
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