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Creative-Amy
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Electrostatics, electrons, protons, and all that good stuff:)
Two uncharged metal balls, X and Y, stand on glass rods, are in touch as shown to the right. A third ball Z, carrying a positive charge, is brought near the first two (closer to Y than X). Then the first two balls are separated from each other, and ball Z is finally removed. What are the charges (if any) on each of the balls?
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After applying my new knowledge of electrostatics I concluded that x is positive and y is neutral, but I'm not sure so any help would be great!
Homework Statement
Two uncharged metal balls, X and Y, stand on glass rods, are in touch as shown to the right. A third ball Z, carrying a positive charge, is brought near the first two (closer to Y than X). Then the first two balls are separated from each other, and ball Z is finally removed. What are the charges (if any) on each of the balls?
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
After applying my new knowledge of electrostatics I concluded that x is positive and y is neutral, but I'm not sure so any help would be great!