The repulsive force f between the north poles of two magnets is inversely proportional to the square of the distance d between them.  If the repulsive force is 24 lb when the distance is 15 in.  find the repulsive force when the distance is 5 in.

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The repulsive force f between the north poles of two magnets is inversely proportional to the square of the distance d between them.  If the repulsive force is 24 lb when the distance is 15 in.  find the repulsive force when the distance is 5 in.

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