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Two charged balls are connected by an inextensible thread of length . Masses of balls are and , the charges are and . What minimum constant external force (in ) must be applied to the ball of mass so that the thread does not slack? Neglect gravity and friction.

Answer:
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Solution:

Electrostatic attraction N

Common acceleration

For the 2 kg ball: , so

Thread stays taut when : N. Minimum N

Stream:JEESubject:PhysicsTopic:ElectrostaticsSubtopic:Electric Field & Force
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