Question

An object has a -8 C charge. The object breaks into two pieces. One piece has a charge of -2 C. What is the exact charge (in C) of the other piece

Answer 1

Answer:

-6C

Explanation:

We are given that

Charge on an object,Q=-8C

Charge on one piece of object=$q_1=-2C$

We have to find the exact charge of the other piece.

Let q be the charge of second piece of object.

By conservation of charge

Initial charge=Final charge

$Q=q_1+q$

Substitute the values then we get

$-8C=-2C+q$

$q=-8C+2C$

$q=-6C$

Hence, the exact charge of the other piece=-6C