(i) A negative point charge of 8.0 nC and a positive point charge of 2.5 nC are placed 9 cm apart. Calculate the magnitude of the force acting on one of these charges. (Note: take the value of the Coulomb's law constant to be 8.99 x 10⁹ Nm²/C²).

(i) A negative point charge of 8.0 nC and a positive point charge of 2.5 nC are placed 9 cm apart. Calculate the magnitude of the force acting on one of these charges. (Note: take the value of the Coulomb's law constant to be 8.99 x 10⁹ Nm²/C²).

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