Two point charges totaling 8.50 µC exert a repulsive force of 0.200 N on one another when separated by 0.462 m. What is the smallest charge (in µC)?
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Total charge: $Q_{total} = 8.50 \, \mu C$ Repulsive force: $F = 0.200 \, N$ Distance between charges: $r = 0.462 \, m$ Show more…
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