Question

Two point charges $+2C$ and $+ 6C$ repel each other with a force of $12 \,N$. If a charge of $- 2C$ is given to each of these charges the force will now be

• A. zero
• B. 8 N (attractive)
• C. 8 N (repulsive)
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

zero

Answer 2

On adding $- 2 C$ to both, one charge becomes neutral and hence Coulombs force equals zero.