The electric force on a charge q which is a distance of r from a point charge +Q is F. What is the distance of the charge q from +Q when the electric force is 2F? a) r / 2 b) r / √2 c) √2 r d) 2r

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields
Section19.4: Coulomb’s Law
Problem 19.3QQ: Object A has a charge of +2 C, and object B has a charge of +6 C. Which statement is true about the...
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The electric force on a charge q which is a distance of r from a point charge +Q is F. What is the distance of the charge q from +Q when the electric force is 2F?

a) r / 2
b) r / √2
c) √2 r
d) 2r

 

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