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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 2 Objective Question

Question

Distance between two point charges doubled, force decreases by
Options
A eight times
B Four times
Correct Answer
C Nine times
D Two times
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

F ∝ 1/r². Double r → F becomes 1/4 original → decreases by factor 4.

Hint

Coulomb: F ∝ 1/r².

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