Two equal conducting spheres are located with their centers 0.14 meter apart. One is given a charge of 6 x 10-9 C, the other a charge of -8 x 10-9 C.
(a) Obtain the electrostatic force exerted on one sphere by the other.
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(b) The spheres are connected by a conducting wire. Determine the electrostatic force between the two, after equilibrium is reached.
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