When Using Coulomb's Law Equation to Determine the Electrostatic Force

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Multiple Choice

When using Coulomb's law equation to determine the electrostatic force between two objects, what does the r in the formula represent?

• A)The distance between the two objects
• B)The quantity of charge on an object
• C)The constant for Coulomb's law equation
• D)The electrostatic force between objects 1 and 2

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