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Two charges q1 and q2 are separated by a distance d and exert a force F on each other. What new force F ′ would exist if q1 is quadrupled? 1. None of these 2. F ′ = 1 4 F 3. F ′ = 1 16 F 4. F ′ = 16 F 5. F ′ = 0 6. F ′ = 4 F

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Answer: F ′ = 1 4 F

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:F'=4F

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

There are Two charges
q_1 and
q_2

Force Between them is F

separation between them is d

Electrostatic Force is given by


F=(kq_1q_2)/(d^2)

If
q_1 is quadrupled i.e.
q_1'=4q_1


F' is given by


F'=(kq_1'q_2)/(d^2)


F'=(4kq_1q_2)/(d^2)


F'=4(kq_1q_2)/(d^2)


F'=4F

Four times of original Force

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