Question: Two small beads having positive charges q = 23q and q =q are fixed at the opposite ends of a horizontal insulating rod of

Two small beads having positive charges q = 23q and q =q 

Two small beads having positive charges q = 23q and q =q are fixed at the opposite ends of a horizontal insulating rod of length d = 1.50 m. The bead with charge q, is at the origin. As shown in the figure below, a third small, charged bead is free to slide on the rod.. 91 92 d (a) At what position x is the third bead in equilibrium? x = How do you write the distance between the third charge and 42 in terms of x and d? m (b) Can the equilibrium be stable? Yes, if the third bead has a positive charge. Yes, if the third bead has a negative charge. No

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