Two identical conducting spheres each having a radius of 0.500 cm are connected by a light 2.20 m long conducting wire. A charge of 56.0 µC is placed on one of the conductors. Assume the surface distribution of charge on each sphere is uniform. Determine the tension in the wire.

Two identical conducting spheres each having a radius of 0.500 cm are connected by a light 2.20 m long conducting wire. A charge of 56.0 µC is placed on one of the conductors. Assume the surface distribution of charge on each sphere is uniform. Determine the tension in the wire.

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