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point charges q1=2.4 μC and q2=9.5 μC are brought near eachother each a repulsive force of 0.82 N.Whats the distance between the charges?

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  • 3 years ago
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    F = kQ₁Q₂/r²

    (9e9)(2.4µ)(9.5µ) / r² = 0.82

    r² = (9e9)(2.4µ)(9.5µ) / 0.82 = 250 e-3

    r = 0.50 meter

    Coulomb's law, force of attraction/repulsion

    F = kQ₁Q₂/r²

    Q₁ and Q₂ are the charges in coulombs

    F is force in newtons

    r is separation in meters

    k = 8.99e9 Nm²/C²

  • 3 years ago

    F = kq1q2/r^2 so r = sqrt (k q1 q2/F)...just watch the units

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