In the Figure Q = 5

question 38

Multiple Choice

In the figure Q = 5.8 nC and all other quantities are accurate to 2 significant figures. What is the magnitude of the force on the charge Q? (k = 1/4πε0 = 8.99 × 10⁹ N ∙ m²/C²)

• A) 1.8 × 10^-3 N
• B) 1.0 × 10^-3 N
• C) 9.0 × 10^-4 N
• D) 1.2 × 10^-3 N

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