Each of two small non-conducting spheres is charged positively, the combined charge 40 C. When the two spheres are 50 cm apart, each sphere is repelled from the other b force of magnitude 2.0 N. Determine the magnitude of the smaller of the two charges.

Each of two small non-conducting spheres is charged positively, the combined charge 40 C. When the two spheres are 50 cm apart, each sphere is repelled from the other b force of magnitude 2.0 N. Determine the magnitude of the smaller of the two charges.

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