Two small particles have charges Q₁ = +4.0 μC and Q₂ = -7.0 μC. The particles are conducting and are brought together so that they touch. Charge then moves between the two particles so as to make the excess charge on the two particles equal. If the particles are then separated by a distance of 5.4 mm, what is the magnitude of the electric force between them?

Two small particles have charges Q₁ = +4.0 μC and Q₂ = -7.0 μC. The particles are conducting and are brought together so that they touch. Charge then moves between the two particles so as to make the excess charge on the two particles equal. If the particles are then separated by a distance of 5.4 mm, what is the magnitude of the electric force between them?

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Two small particles have charges Q₁ = +4.0 μC and Q₂ = -7.0 μC. The particles are conducting and are brought together so that they touch. Charge then moves
between the two particles so as to make the excess charge on the two particles equal. If the particles are then separated by a distance of 5.4 mm, what is the
magnitude of the electric force between them?

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