Two Small Identically Charged Balls Are a Certain Distance Apart

question 36

Multiple Choice

Two small identically charged balls are a certain distance apart. The vectors in the figure show the magnitude and direction of the electrostatic force on each ball due to the other one. Suppose that the charge on the left ball is now doubled (represented by two plus signs) . Which vector diagram below best represents the forces that now act on each of the two balls?

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