Two charges are placed at a certain distance. If the magnitude of each charge is doubled of the force will become:
Correct answer: C. 4 times its original value
- A. 1/4th of its original value
- B. 1/8th of its original value
- C. 4 times its original value
- D. 8 times its original value
Explanation
The force between two charges is directly proportional to product of magnitude of chargesF =Kq1q2/r2q1'=2q1 & q2'=2q2F' = (2q1)(2q2)/r2F'= 4q1q2/r2F'=4F1So the magnitude of force becomes 4 times of its initial value.
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