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The force of repulsion between two point positive charges 5\(\mu\)C and 8\(\mu\)C ...

The force of repulsion between two point positive charges 5\(\mu\)C and 8\(\mu\)C separated at a distance of 0.02 map art is. [\(\frac{1}{4{\pi}{\varepsilon}_o}\) = 9 x 109Nm2C-2]
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  • A 1.8 x 10-10N
  • B 9.0 x 10-8N
  • C 9.0 x 102N
  • D 4.5 x 103N
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
F =\(\frac{1}{4{\pi}{\varepsilon}_o}\) x \(\frac {q_1q_2}{r^2}\)
F =\(\frac {5 {\times} 10 {\times} 8 {\times} 10}{0.002 {\times} 0.002}\) x 9 x 10
F = 900N

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