The electrostatic force of attraction between two small spheres that are 1.0 meter apart is 90 N.   If the distance between the spheres is increased to 3.0 meters the electrostatic force will then be:     A. 90 N   B. 810 N   C. 270 N   D. 30 N   E. 10 N

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The electrostatic force of attraction between two small spheres that are 1.0 meter apart is 90 N.   If the distance between the spheres is increased to 3.0 meters the electrostatic force will then be:

 

  A.

90 N

  B.

810 N

  C.

270 N

  D.

30 N

  E.

10 N

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