If the distance between two point charges its increased by a factor of four, the magnitude of the electrostatic force between them will be
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
For the two point charges, the magnitude of the electrostatic force between them is given by the equation:
F ∠1/r2, and if the distance is increased by a factor of 4, that is new distance = 4r,
then, new force F ∠1/(4r)2
= ∠1/16r2
Thus it will be 1/16 of the former value
For the two point charges, the magnitude of the electrostatic force between them is given by the equation:
F ∠1/r2, and if the distance is increased by a factor of 4, that is new distance = 4r,
then, new force F ∠1/(4r)2
= ∠1/16r2
Thus it will be 1/16 of the former value