Compute what is the energy of this system

Reference no: EM13681491

Two small metal spheres with masses 2 gram and 4 gram are tied together by a 4.6 centimeter long mass less string and are at rest on a frictionless surface. Each is charged to +1.7 μC.

A) Compute what is the energy of this system?

E0= _____________ J

B) Compute what is the tension in the string?

T= ______________ N

C) The string is cut. Obtain the speed of each sphere when they are far apart? Hint: There are two conserved quantities. Make use of both.

Reference no: EM13681491

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