Question

The point charges used in the simulation are ± 1.0x10-9 c (nanocoulomb). if two such positive charges are placed 2.0 m away from each other, the force between them would be..

Answer 1

We are given
Q1 = +1.0x10-9 C
Q2 = -1.0x10-9 C
d = 2.0 m

The formula to use is
F = kQ1Q2/d^2
with
k = 9 x 10^9 Nm^2/C^2 (constant)

Substituting
F = 9 x 10^9 (1.0x10-9) (-1.0x10-9) / 2^2
F = -2.25 x 10^-9 N (repulsion)