Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2011 2011Moderate

The correct expression for the coulomb's force is:

Correct answer: B. F = 1/4πe0 x q1q2/r2 x r

  • A. F-1=1/4πe0 x q1q2/r2 x r
  • B. F = 1/4πe0 x q1q2/r2 x r
  • C. F-1 = 1/4πe x q1q2/r2 x r
  • D. F = 1/4πe x q1q2/r2 x r

Explanation

According to the expression of coulomb's law, the magnitude of Coulomb's force is directly proportional to the product of two point charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

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