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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 8 Objective Question

Question

The electrostatic force on a charge in a system of charges
Options
A is directly proportional to the magnitude of the charges and their distances apart
B is the vector sum of the forces due to other charges on a given charge
Correct Answer
C will be zero if the charges are not all of the same kind
D is equal to the gravitational force fields among the charges
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Principle of superposition: net force on a charge is vector sum of forces from all other charges.

Hint

Superposition principle.

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