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Two large insulating plates having surface charge densities +σ and -σ are fixed some distance apart in a gravity-free region and two ideal insulating springs of force constant k are connected to the plates as shown in the figure. A particle of charge q  and mass m  which is attached to the junction of the springs is released from rest, then the particle will cross its equilibrium position with a speed

 
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Options:
  • A v=qσεokm
  • B v=qσε0k2m
  • C v=qσε02km
  • D v=qσ2ε0km
Solution:
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The correct answer is: v=qσε0k2m

The electric field between plates is

E=σε0 (Constant)

The angular frequency of SHM doesn't change by a constant force, only the equilibrium position will be affected.

ω=2km

The amplitude of SHM can be calculated by finding the distance of the equilibrium position from the rest position (starting position) of the particle.

2kA=qσε0

A=qσ2kε0

So the particle will cross its equilibrium position with a speed

v=qσε0k2m

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