Two fixed, point charges, q1 = +3.0 nC and q2 = -5.0 nC, experience an attractive force of magnitude 2.0 x 10-5 N. What is the distance between the two point charges?     a. 0.025 m   b. 0.17 m   c. 0.36 m   d. 0.73 m   e. 0.082 m

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  1. Two fixed, point charges, q1 = +3.0 nC and q2 = -5.0 nC, experience an attractive force of magnitude 2.0 x 10-5 N. What is the distance between the two point charges?

     

      a.

    0.025 m

      b.

    0.17 m

      c.

    0.36 m

      d.

    0.73 m

      e.

    0.082 m

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