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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 3 Objective Question

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The force between two charges in vacuum is 0.24 N. Medium changed to relative permittivity ε_r = 2. New force?
Options
A 0.339 N
B 0.18 N
C 0.12 N
Correct Answer
D 0.48 N
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

F = F_vacuum / ε_r = 0.24 / 2 = 0.12 N.

Hint

F = F₀/κ.

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