Two Charged Particles, Q₁ and Q₂, Are a Distance R

question 20

Multiple Choice

Two charged particles, Q₁ and Q₂, are a distance r apart with Q₂ = 5Q₁. Compare the forces they exert on one another when is the force Q₂ exerts on Q₁ and is the force Q₁ exerts on Q₂.

• A) = 5 .
• B) = −5 .
• C) = .
• D) = − .
• E) 5 = .

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