Electrostatics Question 693
Question: Three identical spheres, each having a charge q And radius R, are kept in such a way that each touches the other two. The magnitude of the electric force any sphere due to the other two is
Options:
A)
B)
C)
D)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] For external points, a charged sphere behaves as if he whole of its charge is concentrated at its center.
Force on A due to B.
And force on A due to C,
Now as angle between BA and CA is
and