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A charge Q exerts a 1.2 N force on another charge q. If the distance between the charges is doubled, what is the magnitude of the force exerted on Q by q

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Answer:

0.3 N

Explanation:

Electromagnetic force is F= Kq1q2/r^2, where r is the distance between charges. If r is doubled then the force will be 1/4F which is 0.3 N.

The magnitude of the force exerted on Q by q when the distance between them is doubled is 0.3 N

Coulomb's law equation

F = Kq₁q₂ / r²

Where

  • F is the force of attraction
  • K is the electrical constant
  • q₁ and q₂ are two point charges
  • r is the distance apart

Data obtained from the question

  • Initial distance apart (r₁) =  r
  • Initial force (F₁) = 1.2 N
  • Final distance apart (r₂) = 2r
  • Final force (F₂) =?

How to determine the final force

From Coulomb's law,

F = Kq₁q₂ / r²

Cross multiply

Fr² = Kq₁q₂

Kq₁q₂ = constant

F₁r₁² = F₂r₂²

With the above formula, we can obtain the final force as follow:

F₁r₁² = F₂r₂²

1.2 × r² = F₂ × (2r)²

1.2r² = F₂ × 4r²

Divide both side by 4r²

F₂ = 1.2r² / 4r²

F₂ = 0.3 N

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