### Physics Problem - Coulomb's Law Application#### Question 14 of 22A 2 kg mass having a charge of +5 μC and a 1 kg mass with charge -2 μC are separated by 0.5 m as shown below. The two masses are initially held in place and then released. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the 2 kg mass the moment after they are released? Neglect the effects of gravity.![Diagram]``` +5 μC, 2 kg -2 μC, 1 kg * ----------- 0.5 m ------------ *```#### Multiple Choice Options- O (0.18 m/s²)- O (0.36 m/s²)- O (1.42 m/s²)- O (2.45 m/s²)- O (9.8 m/s²)##### Explanation:To solve this problem, we'll apply Coulomb's Law, which states that the magnitude of the electrostatic force \( F \) between two point charges \( q_1 \) and \( q_2 \) separated by a distance \( r \) is given by:\[ F = \frac{k |q_1 q_2|}{r^2} \]Where:- \( k \) is Coulomb's constant (\( 8.99 \times 10^9 \, \text{N} \cdot \text{m}^2/\text{C}^2 \))- \( q_1 = +5 \, \mu\text{C} = +5 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{C} \)- \( q_2 = -2 \, \mu\text{C} = -2 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{C} \)- \( r = 0.5 \, \text{m} \)Calculate the electrostatic force \( F \):\[ F = \frac{(8.99 \times 10^9) \times (5 \times 10^{-6}) \times (2 \times 10^{-6})}{(0.5)^2} \]\[ F = \frac{8.99 \times 10^9 \times 10 \times 10^{-12}}{0.25} \]\[ F = \frac

Determine the electrostatic force between the masses.

A2 kg mass having a charge of +5 µC and a 1 kg mass with charge-2 uC are separated by 0.5 m as shown below. The two masses are initially held in place and then released. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the 2 kg mass the moment after they are released? Neglect the effects of gravity. Suc, 2 kg O0.18 m/s² 0.36 m/s² O1.42 m/s² O2.45 m/s² 09.8 m/s² -2 μC, 1 kg

A2 kg mass having a charge of +5 µC and a 1 kg mass with charge-2 uC are separated by 0.5 m as shown below. The two masses are initially held in place and then released. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the 2 kg mass the moment after they are released? Neglect the effects of gravity. Suc, 2 kg O0.18 m/s² 0.36 m/s² O1.42 m/s² O2.45 m/s² 09.8 m/s² -2 μC, 1 kg

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