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(b) This graph shows the electrical potential near an antiproton.

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(ii) Determine the potential energy a positron would have at this distance.

Important Questions on Coulomb's Law

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This diagram shows a conducting sphere of radius 0.80 cm carrying a charge of +6.0×10-8C resting on a balance.

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Calculate the electric field at the surface of the sphere.

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This diagram shows a conducting sphere of radius 0.80 cm carrying a charge of +6.0×10-8C resting on a balance.

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(b) An identical sphere carrying a charge of -4.5×10-8C is held so that its centre is 5.0 cm vertically above the centre of the first sphere.

(i) Calculate the electric force between the two spheres.

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This diagram shows a conducting sphere of radius 0.80 cm carrying a charge of +6.0×10-8C resting on a balance.

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(b) An identical sphere carrying a charge of -4.5×10-8C is held so that its centre is 5.0 cm vertically above the centre of the first sphere.

(ii) Calculate the new reading on the balance.

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This diagram shows a conducting sphere of radius 0.80 cm carrying a charge of +6.0×10-8C resting on a balance.

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(c) The second sphere is moved vertically downwards through 1.5 cm. Calculate the work done against the electric field in moving the sphere.