Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Physics
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- The Forces
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · The Forces
Determine the distance at which two charges, each equal to 1 C ,...
Determine the distance at which two charges, each equal to , must be placed so that the force between them is equal to your weight .
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
According to Coulomb's law, the electrostatic force between two charges and separated by a distance is given by .
Given that , , and .
Substituting these values into the formula, we get .
Rearranging the equation to solve for , we obtain .
Taking the square root of both sides gives .
Given that , , and .
Substituting these values into the formula, we get .
Rearranging the equation to solve for , we obtain .
Taking the square root of both sides gives .