What is the mass of the sphere?

In summary, mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and is often measured in kilograms or grams. It is different from weight, which is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. The mass of a sphere can be calculated using the formula: mass = density x volume, where density can vary depending on the material and volume is (4/3)πr^3. The mass of a sphere can change if its density or volume changes due to alterations or compression/stretching. Finally, the mass of a sphere is not the same as its weight since mass is constant while weight can vary depending on the strength of gravity.
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Homework Statement


Two large , horizontal charged plates are separated by 0.050m. A small plstic sphere is stationary and suspended between them and is experiencing an electric force of 4.5x10^-15 N.
What is the mass of the sphere?

F=ma

My attempt.

F=4.5x10^-15N
a=9.8m/s^2
m=4.5x10^-15 N/9.8^2
=4.59x10^-16kg
 
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looks correct. But use 'g' instead of 'a' as sphere is at rest.
 
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Deleted post. I completely misread the problem. :blushing:
 

Related to What is the mass of the sphere?

1. What is mass?

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. It is often measured in kilograms (kg) or grams (g).

2. How is mass different from weight?

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, whereas weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. Mass is a constant value, while weight can vary depending on the strength of gravity.

3. How is mass of a sphere calculated?

The mass of a sphere can be calculated using the formula: mass = density x volume. The volume of a sphere is (4/3)πr^3, where r is the radius of the sphere. The density can vary depending on the material the sphere is made of.

4. Can the mass of a sphere change?

Yes, the mass of a sphere can change if its density or volume changes. If the material of the sphere is altered or if the sphere is compressed or stretched, its mass will change.

5. Is the mass of a sphere the same as its weight?

No, the mass of a sphere is not the same as its weight. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. Mass is constant, but weight can vary depending on the strength of gravity.

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