Two large conducting spheres carrying charges Q1 and Q2 are brought close to each other. Is the magnitude of electrostatic force between them exactly given by Q1 Q2 /4πε0r2 , where r is the distance between their centres?

Two large conducting spheres carrying charges Q1 and Q2 are brought close to each other. Is the magnitude of electrostatic force between them exactly given by Q1 Q2 /4πε0r2 , where r is the distance between their centres?

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Chapter24: Electric Fields

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