Problem 1 The Van de Graaff electrostatic generator develops a charge of approximately −1 × 10−5C and a pith ball has charge of

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Problem 1 The Van de Graaff electrostatic generator develops a charge of approximately −1 × 10−5C and a pith ball has charge of

approximately 1 × 10−9C. Which of the following describes the relationship between the size of the force the Van de Graaff exerts on the pith ball and the size of the force the pith ball exerts on the Van de Graaff? Select One of the Following: (a) The Van de Graaff exerts a much larger force on the pith ball. (b) The pith ball exerts a much larger force on the Van de Graaff. (c) The forces have the same magnitude.

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