Use the Picture for the Next Problem

Multiple Choice

Use the picture for the next problem.
A conducting sphere has a net charge of -q and of mass m is suspended from the ceiling by a light string.A uniform electric field E is applied vertical down on the sphere.
-The tension T in the string is ____ the weight mg.

A) less than
B) equal to
C) greater than
D) dependent on the strength of E in relation to
E) insufficient information to tell