The electric field at 2.0 m from a strut charge has a magnitude of 80,000 N / C. Determine the intensity of the electric field at a distance of 4.0 m. a. 40,000 N/C b. 160,000 N/C c. 320,000 N/C d. 20,000 N/C

The electric field at 2.0 m from a strut charge has a magnitude of 80,000 N / C. Determine the intensity of the electric field at a distance of 4.0 m. a. 40,000 N/C b. 160,000 N/C c. 320,000 N/C d. 20,000 N/C

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The electric field at 2.0 m from a strut charge has a magnitude of 80,000 N / C. Determine the intensity of the electric field at a distance of 4.0 m.

	a.	40,000 N/C
	b.	160,000 N/C
	c.	320,000 N/C
	d.	20,000 N/C

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