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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

Question

Find the distance between point charges q₁ = 26.0 μC and q₂ = 47.0 μC, if a force of 5.70 N is acting between them.
Options
A 1.929 m
B 1.389 m
Correct Answer
C 0.5 m
D 2.680 m
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

r = √(kq₁q₂/F) = √((9×10⁹ × 26×10⁻⁶ × 47×10⁻⁶)/5.70) = 1.389m

Hint

Rearrange Coulomb's Law to solve for radius.

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