A latex sphere is given an unknown charge and released in a uniform electric field of…

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Problem

1.5\,\text{g}

latex sphere is given an unknown charge and released in a uniform electric field of

6.0\times10^{4}\,\text{N}\!/\!\text{C}

directed upward. What charge (magnitude and sign) must the sphere have so that it hovers at rest in the field? (a)

+2.5\times10^{-4}\,\text{C}

(b)

+2.5\times10^{-8}\,\text{C}

(c)

-2.5\times10^{-7}\,\text{C}

(d)

+2.5\times10^{-7}\,\text{C}