The Force Between Two Charged Particles Can Be Calculated Using

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Essay

The force between two charged particles can be calculated using the following equation: where force in Newtons (N)
k = electrostatic constant charge of particle #1 in Coulombs (C) charge of particle #2 in Coulombs (C) distance between particles in meters (m)
What is the appropriate unit for k if the preceding equation is to be homogeneous in units?

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