Two point-charges are separated by distance r. The distance between them triples (x3). What happens to the electrostatic force acting on each charge? use:F = KQ,Q2/r² Increases by 3 O Decreases by /3 O Increases by 9 O Decreases by /9

Two point-charges are separated by distance r. The distance between them triples (x3). What happens to the electrostatic force acting on each charge? use:F = KQ,Q2/r² Increases by 3 O Decreases by /3 O Increases by 9 O Decreases by /9

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O Two point-charges are separated by distance r. The distance between them triples (x3). What happens to the
electrostatic force acting on each charge?
use:F = KQ,Qz/r²
O Increases by 3
O Decreases by 1/3
O Increases by 9
O Decreases by 1/9

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