7. Two identical point charges are placed on the x-axis separated by a distance "d". The magnitude of the force F SON O ON If the distance is doubled the magnitade of the new force F is e b. 1ON C. 20N d.25N

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7. Two identical point charges are placed on the x-axis separated by a distance "d". The magninade of the force F1
SON OON
If the distance is doubled the magnitude of the new force F is
b. 1ON
C. 20N
d. 25N
Transcribed Image Text:7. Two identical point charges are placed on the x-axis separated by a distance "d". The magninade of the force F1 SON OON If the distance is doubled the magnitude of the new force F is b. 1ON C. 20N d. 25N
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F = KQ1Q2/d2 

Force is inversely proportional to d2 

So if the distance is doubled then Force will become one fourth 

F21new =  KQ1Q2 /(2d)2 =  5/4 = 1.25 N

 

 

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