10. Point charges Q1 = 1 nC and Q2 =2 nC are at a distance apart. Which of the following statements are incorrect? (a) The force on Qi is repulsive. (b) The force on Q2 is the same in magnitude as that on Q1. (c) As the distance between them decreases, the force on Ql increases linearly. (d) The force on Q2 is along the line joining them. (e) A point charge Q3 = -3 nC located at the midpoint between Ql and Q2 experiences no net force.

10. Point charges Q1 = 1 nC and Q2 =2 nC are at a distance apart. Which of the following statements are incorrect? (a) The force on Qi is repulsive. (b) The force on Q2 is the same in magnitude as that on Q1. (c) As the distance between them decreases, the force on Ql increases linearly. (d) The force on Q2 is along the line joining them. (e) A point charge Q3 = -3 nC located at the midpoint between Ql and Q2 experiences no net force.

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Chapter18: Electric Charge And Electric Field

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Problem 26PE: (a) Two point charges q1 and q23.00 m apart, and their total charge is 20 C. (a) If the force of...

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