Question
Physics Question on Electric charges and fields
Two point charges +4µC and -2µC are placed at a certain distance in air. They experience an attractive force F. If they are brought in contact with each other and then separated to the same distance, the new repulsive force between them will be :
A
8F
B
4F
C
F/8
D
F/4
Answer
F/8
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C):F/8