Question

If three uncharged styrofoam balls are placed together and agitated so that one gains +3 C of charge and another gains +4 C of charge, how much charge must there be on the third one?If three uncharged styrofoam balls are placed together and agitated so that one gains 3 of charge and another gains 4 of charge, how much charge must there be on the third one?a.+7 Cb.+1 Cc.0 Cd.−7 C

Answer 1

(d) −7 C

Step-by-step explanation:

Like charges attracts and unlike charges repel. When the three charges are are agitated, the +3 C and +4 C will repel to give of +7 C. To create a balance in the system, the third charge will -7 C to give an algebraic sum of zero in the system.