Answer to Question #38199 in Mechanics | Relativity for Hagar

Question

Two small beads having opposite charges q1= 3q and q2=q are fixed at the opposite ends of a horizontal insulating rod of length d= 1.50 m. The bead with charge q1 is at the origin. A third small charged bead is free to slide on the rod. (A) at what position X is the third bead in equilibrium? (B) can the equilibrium be stable