A charge 4 µC is located 20 cm from a -2 µC charge. Find the magnitude of electrostatic force exerted by one charge on the other. (Given : Ke = 9x10° Nm2/C? ) O a. 7.2N O b.72 N O c. 0.072 N d. 1.8 N

A charge 4 µC is located 20 cm from a -2 µC charge. Find the magnitude of electrostatic force exerted by one charge on the other. (Given : Ke = 9x10° Nm2/C? ) O a. 7.2N O b.72 N O c. 0.072 N d. 1.8 N

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Chapter15: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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Problem 1P: A 7.50-nC charge is located 1.80 m from a 4.20-nC charge. (a) Find the magnitude of the...

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A charge 4 µC is located 20 cm from a -2 µC
charge. Find the magnitude of electrostatic force
exerted by one charge on the other. (Given: Ke
= 9x10° Nm2/C? )
O a. 7.2N
O b. 72 N
C. 0.072 N
d. 1.8 N

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