9. A 6µC and another charge produces a repulsive force of 10N when they are 180cm apart. What should be the distance of the two charges when we wanted to double the magnitude of their repulsive force? What is the magnitude of the other charge?

9. A 6µC and another charge produces a repulsive force of 10N when they are 180cm apart. What should be the distance of the two charges when we wanted to double the magnitude of their repulsive force? What is the magnitude of the other charge?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter23: Electric Forces

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 29PQ: Two particles with charges q1 and q2 are separated by a distance d, and each exerts an electric...

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