The effect on the electrostatic force between the charges if the distance between the two charges is tripled.
Answer to Problem 12PP
The electrostatic force will be reduced by nine times.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The electrostatic force between two charges,
Where
Let the initial force between the charges be,
Now, if the distance between them is tripled keeping the charges same, then the new force will be,
Conclusion:
Hence, the new force between the charges will be equal to the initial force divided by
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