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# A simple pendulum consists of a small sphere of mass m suspended by a thread of length l. The sphere carries a positive charge q. The pendulum is placed in a uniform electric field of strength - Physics

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A simple pendulum consists of a small sphere of mass m suspended by a thread of length l. The sphere carries a positive charge q. The pendulum is placed in a uniform electric field of strength E directed vertically downwards. Find the period of oscillation of the pendulum due to the electrostatic force acting on the sphere, neglecting the effect of the gravitational force.

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#### Solution

The length of the thread = l
Mass of the sphere = m
Charge on the sphere = +q
Force on sphere due to a downward electric field = qE (downward)

As the gravitational force is neglected hence net force on the conductor is the force due to the electric field. i.e.

Fnet = qE

So-net acceleration = "qE"/"m"

Hence the time period of the pendulum is "T" = 2pi sqrt("l"/(("qE"/"m")))  = 2pi sqrt("ml"/"qE")

Concept: Electric Field - Introduction of Electric Field
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