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Suppose two charges are located $10 \mathrm{~cm}$ apart and feel an attraction force of 12 units. What will be the force between the two when they are placed $5 \mathrm{~cm}$ apart?
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The new distance between the charges is $r_2 = 5$ cm. We need to find the new force of attraction $F_2$. Show more…
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