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Physics Question on Force Between Two Parallel Currents

Two charges 5 µC and -2 µC (with no external field) are placed at (-9 cm, 0, 0) and (9 cm, 0, 0) respectively. The work required to separate the two charges infinitely away from each other is :

A

-0.5 J

B

0.5 J

C

5 J

D

-5 J

Answer

0.5 J

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (B):0.5 J