Concept explainers
The ranking of the force on each point charges
Pair
Answer to Problem 33Q
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Pair
Concept Used:
Force between two charges is given by Coulomb’s law:
Where,
Calculation:
Substitute the given values in the formula
Pair
Pair
Pair
Pair
So, the order is: pair
Conclusion:
The order from the most attractive to most repulsive is: pair
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