题目 1 · Free-Response
15 分Students perform an experiment to determine the unknown charge $q$ on a small sphere of mass $m = 2.0 \times 10^{-3}\text{ kg}$. The sphere carries a positive charge $+q$ and is suspended by a light, insulating thread of length $L$ between two large, vertical parallel conducting plates separated by a distance $d = 0.080\text{ m}$. A variable DC voltage source applies a potential difference $V$ across the plates, establishing a uniform horizontal electric field $E = \frac{V}{d}$ directed to the right.
When a potential difference $V$ is applied, the sphere deflects to the right and comes to static equilibrium with the thread making an angle $\theta$ with the vertical.
(a) On the dot below representing the sphere at equilibrium, draw and label the forces (not components) exerted on the sphere. Each force must be represented by a distinct arrow starting on, and pointing away from, the dot.
(b) Derive the relationship between the deflection angle $\theta$ and the applied voltage $V$ to show that:
$$\tan\theta = \left(\frac{q}{mgd}\right)V$$
(c) The students measure the equilibrium angle $\theta$ for several values of the potential difference $V$ and calculate $\tan\theta$. Their data are plotted on the grid below:
*Plotted data points $(V \text{ in V}, \tan\theta)$:* $(200, 0.08)$, $(400, 0.15)$, $(600, 0.24)$, $(800, 0.31)$, $(1000, 0.39)$.
i. Draw the line of best fit for the plotted data.
ii. Using the line of best fit, calculate an experimental value for the charge $q$ on the sphere.
iii. Calculate the tension $F_T$ in the string when $V = 800\text{ V}$ using your experimental results.
(d) The positively charged sphere is now replaced with an identical uncharged conducting sphere of the same mass $m$. With the potential difference $V$ maintained across the plates, state whether the uncharged conducting sphere deflects to the right, deflects to the left, or remains hanging vertically ($\theta = 0$). Briefly justify your answer.
(e) The original charged sphere is reinstalled. With the sphere in equilibrium at an angle $\theta_1$ under an applied voltage $V_1$, the voltage source is disconnected from the plates, leaving the plates isolated with fixed charge. The distance between the plates is then increased from $d$ to $2d$ without discharging them.
After equilibrium is re-established, is the new deflection angle $\theta_2$ greater than, less than, or equal to $\theta_1$?
____ $\theta_2 > \theta_1$ \quad ____ $\theta_2 < \theta_1$ \quad ____ $\theta_2 = \theta_1$
Justify your answer.
When a potential difference $V$ is applied, the sphere deflects to the right and comes to static equilibrium with the thread making an angle $\theta$ with the vertical.
(a) On the dot below representing the sphere at equilibrium, draw and label the forces (not components) exerted on the sphere. Each force must be represented by a distinct arrow starting on, and pointing away from, the dot.
(b) Derive the relationship between the deflection angle $\theta$ and the applied voltage $V$ to show that:
$$\tan\theta = \left(\frac{q}{mgd}\right)V$$
(c) The students measure the equilibrium angle $\theta$ for several values of the potential difference $V$ and calculate $\tan\theta$. Their data are plotted on the grid below:
*Plotted data points $(V \text{ in V}, \tan\theta)$:* $(200, 0.08)$, $(400, 0.15)$, $(600, 0.24)$, $(800, 0.31)$, $(1000, 0.39)$.
i. Draw the line of best fit for the plotted data.
ii. Using the line of best fit, calculate an experimental value for the charge $q$ on the sphere.
iii. Calculate the tension $F_T$ in the string when $V = 800\text{ V}$ using your experimental results.
(d) The positively charged sphere is now replaced with an identical uncharged conducting sphere of the same mass $m$. With the potential difference $V$ maintained across the plates, state whether the uncharged conducting sphere deflects to the right, deflects to the left, or remains hanging vertically ($\theta = 0$). Briefly justify your answer.
(e) The original charged sphere is reinstalled. With the sphere in equilibrium at an angle $\theta_1$ under an applied voltage $V_1$, the voltage source is disconnected from the plates, leaving the plates isolated with fixed charge. The distance between the plates is then increased from $d$ to $2d$ without discharging them.
After equilibrium is re-established, is the new deflection angle $\theta_2$ greater than, less than, or equal to $\theta_1$?
____ $\theta_2 > \theta_1$ \quad ____ $\theta_2 < \theta_1$ \quad ____ $\theta_2 = \theta_1$
Justify your answer.
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解题
(a) Free-Body Diagram
- Downward arrow for gravitational force, labeled $F_g$ (or $mg$ or $W$).
- Horizontal arrow pointing to the right for the electrostatic force, labeled $F_E$ (or $qE$).
- Upward and leftward diagonal arrow pointing along the string for tension, labeled $F_T$ (or $T$).
(b) Derivation
At static equilibrium, applying Newton's second law in two dimensions:
$$\Sigma F_x = F_E - F_T \sin\theta = 0 \implies F_T \sin\theta = F_E$$
$$\Sigma F_y = F_T \cos\theta - F_g = 0 \implies F_T \cos\theta = mg$$
Dividing the two equations:
$$\frac{F_T \sin\theta}{F_T \cos\theta} = \frac{F_E}{mg} \implies \tan\theta = \frac{F_E}{mg}$$
Substituting $F_E = qE = q\left(\frac{V}{d}\right)$:
$$\tan\theta = \left(\frac{q}{mgd}\right)V$$
(c) Data Analysis
i. A straight line of best fit is drawn with approximately equal distribution of points above and below the line, passing through $(0,0)$ and $(1000\text{ V}, 0.39)$.
ii. Calculating slope using two points on the best-fit line, e.g., $(0, 0)$ and $(1000, 0.39)$:
$$\text{Slope} = \frac{0.39 - 0}{1000\text{ V} - 0\text{ V}} = 3.9 \times 10^{-4}\text{ V}^{-1}$$
From the derived equation, $\text{Slope} = \frac{q}{mgd}$:
$$q = \text{Slope} \cdot mgd = (3.9 \times 10^{-4}\text{ V}^{-1})(2.0 \times 10^{-3}\text{ kg})(9.8\text{ m/s}^2)(0.080\text{ m}) = 6.1 \times 10^{-7}\text{ C}$$
iii. At $V = 800\text{ V}$, $\tan\theta = 0.312$, so $\theta = \arctan(0.312) \approx 17.3^\circ$.
$$F_T = \frac{mg}{\cos\theta} = \frac{(2.0 \times 10^{-3}\text{ kg})(9.8\text{ m/s}^2)}{\cos(17.3^\circ)} \approx \frac{0.0196}{0.9548} \approx 0.021\text{ N}$$
(d) Uncharged Conducting Sphere
- Selection: Remains hanging vertically ($\theta = 0$).
- Justification: In a uniform electric field, the conducting sphere polarizes such that negative charges accumulate on the left side and equal positive charges accumulate on the right side. Because the external electric field is uniform, the force to the left on the negative charges equals the force to the right on the positive charges ($F_{\text{net}} = q_+ E - q_- E = 0$). Thus, no net electrostatic force acts on the sphere, and it does not deflect.
(e) Effect of Changing Plate Separation
- Selection: $\theta_2 = \theta_1$
- Justification: When the battery is disconnected, the charge $Q_{\text{plate}}$ on the isolated parallel plates is constant, so the surface charge density $\sigma = \frac{Q_{\text{plate}}}{A}$ is constant. The electric field between large parallel plates is $E = \frac{\sigma}{\varepsilon_0}$, which is independent of the plate separation $d$. Because $E$ remains unchanged, the electrostatic force $F_E = qE$ remains constant, and therefore the equilibrium deflection angle $\theta$ does not change ($\theta_2 = \theta_1$).
- Downward arrow for gravitational force, labeled $F_g$ (or $mg$ or $W$).
- Horizontal arrow pointing to the right for the electrostatic force, labeled $F_E$ (or $qE$).
- Upward and leftward diagonal arrow pointing along the string for tension, labeled $F_T$ (or $T$).
(b) Derivation
At static equilibrium, applying Newton's second law in two dimensions:
$$\Sigma F_x = F_E - F_T \sin\theta = 0 \implies F_T \sin\theta = F_E$$
$$\Sigma F_y = F_T \cos\theta - F_g = 0 \implies F_T \cos\theta = mg$$
Dividing the two equations:
$$\frac{F_T \sin\theta}{F_T \cos\theta} = \frac{F_E}{mg} \implies \tan\theta = \frac{F_E}{mg}$$
Substituting $F_E = qE = q\left(\frac{V}{d}\right)$:
$$\tan\theta = \left(\frac{q}{mgd}\right)V$$
(c) Data Analysis
i. A straight line of best fit is drawn with approximately equal distribution of points above and below the line, passing through $(0,0)$ and $(1000\text{ V}, 0.39)$.
ii. Calculating slope using two points on the best-fit line, e.g., $(0, 0)$ and $(1000, 0.39)$:
$$\text{Slope} = \frac{0.39 - 0}{1000\text{ V} - 0\text{ V}} = 3.9 \times 10^{-4}\text{ V}^{-1}$$
From the derived equation, $\text{Slope} = \frac{q}{mgd}$:
$$q = \text{Slope} \cdot mgd = (3.9 \times 10^{-4}\text{ V}^{-1})(2.0 \times 10^{-3}\text{ kg})(9.8\text{ m/s}^2)(0.080\text{ m}) = 6.1 \times 10^{-7}\text{ C}$$
iii. At $V = 800\text{ V}$, $\tan\theta = 0.312$, so $\theta = \arctan(0.312) \approx 17.3^\circ$.
$$F_T = \frac{mg}{\cos\theta} = \frac{(2.0 \times 10^{-3}\text{ kg})(9.8\text{ m/s}^2)}{\cos(17.3^\circ)} \approx \frac{0.0196}{0.9548} \approx 0.021\text{ N}$$
(d) Uncharged Conducting Sphere
- Selection: Remains hanging vertically ($\theta = 0$).
- Justification: In a uniform electric field, the conducting sphere polarizes such that negative charges accumulate on the left side and equal positive charges accumulate on the right side. Because the external electric field is uniform, the force to the left on the negative charges equals the force to the right on the positive charges ($F_{\text{net}} = q_+ E - q_- E = 0$). Thus, no net electrostatic force acts on the sphere, and it does not deflect.
(e) Effect of Changing Plate Separation
- Selection: $\theta_2 = \theta_1$
- Justification: When the battery is disconnected, the charge $Q_{\text{plate}}$ on the isolated parallel plates is constant, so the surface charge density $\sigma = \frac{Q_{\text{plate}}}{A}$ is constant. The electric field between large parallel plates is $E = \frac{\sigma}{\varepsilon_0}$, which is independent of the plate separation $d$. Because $E$ remains unchanged, the electrostatic force $F_E = qE$ remains constant, and therefore the equilibrium deflection angle $\theta$ does not change ($\theta_2 = \theta_1$).
评分标准
Part (a) [2 points total]
- 1 point: For correctly drawing and labeling the electrostatic force pointing horizontally to the right.
- 1 point: For correctly drawing and labeling the gravitational force downward and the tension force pointing upward and to the left (deduct 1 point for any extraneous forces).
Part (b) [2 points total]
- 1 point: For setting up equilibrium conditions equating horizontal and vertical components of tension to electrostatic and gravitational forces ($F_T \sin\theta = F_E$ and $F_T \cos\theta = mg$).
- 1 point: For substituting $F_E = q\frac{V}{d}$ and combining equations to arrive at the target relationship.
Part (c) [5 points total]
- (i) 1 point: For drawing a reasonable single straight line of best fit that follows the trend of the data points.
- (ii) 1 point: For calculating the slope using two points on the drawn best-fit line (not raw data points unless they lie on the line).
- (ii) 1 point: For correctly equating the slope to $\frac{q}{mgd}$ and solving for $q$.
- (ii) 1 point: For a consistent numerical answer with proper units ($5.8 \times 10^{-7}\text{ C}$ to $6.4 \times 10^{-7}\text{ C}$).
- (iii) 1 point: For correctly calculating the tension using $F_T = \frac{mg}{\cos\theta}$ or $F_T = \sqrt{(mg)^2 + F_E^2}$.
Part (d) [2 points total]
- 1 point: For stating that the sphere remains hanging vertically (or does not deflect).
- 1 point: For a correct justification explaining that in a uniform electric field, the induced dipole experiences equal and opposite forces, resulting in zero net electrostatic force.
Part (e) [4 points total]
- 1 point: For selecting '$\theta_2 = \theta_1$'.
- 1 point: For stating that disconnecting the battery keeps the charge $Q$ (or surface charge density $\sigma$) on the plates constant.
- 1 point: For indicating that the electric field $E = \sigma / \varepsilon_0$ between parallel plates is independent of the separation distance $d$.
- 1 point: For connecting the constancy of $E$ to a constant electrostatic force $F_E = qE$, meaning the deflection angle remains unchanged.
- 1 point: For correctly drawing and labeling the electrostatic force pointing horizontally to the right.
- 1 point: For correctly drawing and labeling the gravitational force downward and the tension force pointing upward and to the left (deduct 1 point for any extraneous forces).
Part (b) [2 points total]
- 1 point: For setting up equilibrium conditions equating horizontal and vertical components of tension to electrostatic and gravitational forces ($F_T \sin\theta = F_E$ and $F_T \cos\theta = mg$).
- 1 point: For substituting $F_E = q\frac{V}{d}$ and combining equations to arrive at the target relationship.
Part (c) [5 points total]
- (i) 1 point: For drawing a reasonable single straight line of best fit that follows the trend of the data points.
- (ii) 1 point: For calculating the slope using two points on the drawn best-fit line (not raw data points unless they lie on the line).
- (ii) 1 point: For correctly equating the slope to $\frac{q}{mgd}$ and solving for $q$.
- (ii) 1 point: For a consistent numerical answer with proper units ($5.8 \times 10^{-7}\text{ C}$ to $6.4 \times 10^{-7}\text{ C}$).
- (iii) 1 point: For correctly calculating the tension using $F_T = \frac{mg}{\cos\theta}$ or $F_T = \sqrt{(mg)^2 + F_E^2}$.
Part (d) [2 points total]
- 1 point: For stating that the sphere remains hanging vertically (or does not deflect).
- 1 point: For a correct justification explaining that in a uniform electric field, the induced dipole experiences equal and opposite forces, resulting in zero net electrostatic force.
Part (e) [4 points total]
- 1 point: For selecting '$\theta_2 = \theta_1$'.
- 1 point: For stating that disconnecting the battery keeps the charge $Q$ (or surface charge density $\sigma$) on the plates constant.
- 1 point: For indicating that the electric field $E = \sigma / \varepsilon_0$ between parallel plates is independent of the separation distance $d$.
- 1 point: For connecting the constancy of $E$ to a constant electrostatic force $F_E = qE$, meaning the deflection angle remains unchanged.