Two Particles, Each Having a Mass of 3

question 15

Multiple Choice

Two particles, each having a mass of 3.0 μg and having equal but opposite charges of magnitude of 6.0 nC, are released simultaneously from rest when they are a very large distance apart. What distance separates the two at the instant when each has a speed of 5.0 m/s?

• A) 4.3 mm
• B) 8.6 mm
• C) 7.3 mm
• D) 5.6 mm
• E) 2.2 mm

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