3. When you add the charge of two positive point charges, the sum is 50 µC. The two charged objects are separated by a distance of 2 m, and they both feel an electrostatic force of 1 N. What are the charges of each object? Ans: 11.6 μC and 38.4 μC.

3. When you add the charge of two positive point charges, the sum is 50 µC. The two charged objects are separated by a distance of 2 m, and they both feel an electrostatic force of 1 N. What are the charges of each object? Ans: 11.6 μC and 38.4 μC.

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3. When you add the charge of two positive point charges,
the sum is 50 μC. The two charged objects are separated
by a distance of 2 m, and they both feel an electrostatic
force of 1 N. What are the charges of each object? Ans:
11.6 μC and 38.4 μC.

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