What is the magnitude of the force a +30 µC charge exerts on a +3.5 mC charge 46 cm away? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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What is the magnitude of the force a +30 µC charge exerts on a +3.5 mC charge 46 cm away?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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Given:

The first charge is +30 μC.

The second charge is +3.5 mC.

The distance between the two charges is 46 cm.

Introduction:

The electrostatic force on the charges is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the two charges.

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