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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

Question

Introducing a non-conducting medium between two charges, the force between them?
Options
A Remain same
B Decreases
Correct Answer
C increases
D becomes zero
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

F = kq₁q₂/(εr²). A dielectric (non-conducting) medium reduces the force.

Hint

How does a dielectric medium affect the force between charges?

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