Question

Two electrically opposite charges are separated by a fixed distance. Which action will provide the greatest increase in the force of attraction between the charges?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The electric force between charges is given by the formula as follows :

`F=(kq_1q_2)/(r^2)`

k is electrostatic constant

r is distance between charges

Here, charges are equal and opposite. So,

`F=(kq^2)/(r^2)`

It is clear the force is inversely proportional to the distance between charges and directly proportional to the product of charges. So, greatest force will be providing by :

• Increasing the magnitude of charges
• Decreasing the distance between charges.