When the distance between two stationary point charges is tripled while the charge on each particle is doubled, how does the final force between the charges compare to the initial force between the charges? a. The final force is one-ninth of the initial force b. The final force is two-thirds as large as the initial force. C. The final force is as large as the initial force. d. The final force is nine times larger than the initial force. e. The final force is four-ninths of the initial force.

When the distance between two stationary point charges is tripled while the charge on each particle is doubled, how does the final force between the charges compare to the initial force between the charges? a. The final force is one-ninth of the initial force b. The final force is two-thirds as large as the initial force. C. The final force is as large as the initial force. d. The final force is nine times larger than the initial force. e. The final force is four-ninths of the initial force.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

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Chapter23: Electric Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 23.10CQ: Consider two electric dipoles in empty space. Each dipole has zero net charge. (a) Does an electric...

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