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he magnitude of the electrostatic force between the charges is F. If the distance between the charges is doubled, the electric force between the charges will become a.4F. b.F/4. c.2F. d.F/2.

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The magnitude of the electrostatic force between the charges is F. If the distance between the charges is doubled, the electric force between the charges will become

a.4F.

b.F/4.

c.2F.

d.F/2.

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