Two Charges Separated by 1 M Exert a 1

question 53

Multiple Choice

Two charges separated by 1 m exert a 1.0-N force on each other. If the charges are pulled to a 3-m separation distance, the force on each charge will be

• A)0.33 N.
• B)0.11 N.
• C)0 N.
• D)3 N.
• E)9 N.

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