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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

Question

Find the force on two equal charges if they repel each other with a force of 0.2N when placed 500mm apart in vacuum (k=9.0×10⁹ F/m)
Options
A -3.4C
B -1.7C
C 1.7C
Correct Answer
D 3.4C
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

q = r√(F/k) = 0.5√(0.2/9×10⁹) = 2.36μC. (Wait, source indicates 1.7C, check units or transcription)

Hint

Ensure distance is in meters and solve Coulomb's Law for q.

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