If the distance between two negative point charges is increased by a factor of three

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If the distance between two point charges its increased by a factor of four, the magnitude of the electrostatic force between them will be

  • A. 1/4 of its former value
  • B. 1/16 of its former value
  • C. 1/2 of its former value
  • D. 4 times its former value

If the distance between two negative point charges is increased by a factor of three

If the distance between two negative point charges is increased by a factor of three

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
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If the distance between two negative point charges is increased by a factor of three

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