Question

Consider two charges, q1=3C and q2=2C 2m apart from each other. Calculate the electric force between them. Is the force attractive or repulsive?

Answer 1

Electric force between the charges,
`F=1.35* 10^(10)\ N`

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that,

Charge 1, q₁ = 3 C

Charge 2, q₂ = 2 C

Distance between them, r = 2 m

We need to find the electric force between them. The formula for electric force is given by :

`F=k(q_1q_2)/(r^2)`

k is the electrostatic constant

`F=9* 10^9* (3\ C* 2\ C)/((2\ m)^2)`

`F=1.35* 10^(10)\ N`

So, the force between the charges is
`1.35* 10^(10)\ N`. Hence, this is the required solution.