In a vacuum, two particles have charges of q1 and q2, where g1=+3.5 μC . They are separated by a

step 1 Okay, in this question we have to find out the magnitude and a sign of charge count two. QM 2 is

In a vacuum, two particles have charges of q1 and q2, where...

In a vacuum, two particles have charges of $q_{1}$ and $q_{2},$ where $_{g_{1}}=+3.5 \mu \mathrm{C} .$ They are
separated by a distance of $0.26 \mathrm{~m}$, and particle 1 experiences an attractive force of $3.4 \mathrm{~N}$. What is $q_{2}$ (magnitude and sign)?

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