Electrostatic Induction
 

Electrostatic Induction problem 11


Two very light, charged balls P and Q are hung, one above the other, from nylon threads. When a negatively charged plastic sheet is placed alongside them, P is repelled and Q is attracted.




What are the original charges on P and on Q?



 

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