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The correct expression for Coulomb's law/force is

Correct answer: B. F = (k)(q1q2/r^2)

  • A. F = (1/k)(q1q2/r^2)
  • B. F = (k)(q1q2/r^2)
  • C. F = 4π€(q1q2/r^2)
  • D. F = (k)(r^2/q1q2)

Explanation

Coulomb's law states that the electrostatic force between two point charges is given by the product of the magnitudes of the charges divided by the square of the distance between them, multiplied by the electrostatic constant k.

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