Can some help me find the elctrostatic force exerted in this problem please?

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In summary, electrostatic force is an attractive or repulsive force between electrically charged particles. It is calculated using Coulomb's Law and requires knowledge of the charges and distance between them. The SI unit is Newton (N) and it is one of the four fundamental forces in nature, being stronger than gravity, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force but having a limited range.
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Can some help me find the elctrostatic force exerted in this problem please?

A charge of 5.30 10-9 C is located 4.0 m from a charge of -3.50 10-9 C. Find the magnitude of the electrostatic force exerted by one charge on the other.
 
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1. What is electrostatic force?

Electrostatic force is the force that exists between electrically charged particles. It is an attractive force between opposite charges and a repulsive force between like charges.

2. How is electrostatic force calculated?

The electrostatic force between two charged particles can be calculated using Coulomb's Law, which states that the force is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

3. What information do I need to find the electrostatic force in a problem?

In order to calculate the electrostatic force, you need to know the magnitude and sign of the charges involved as well as the distance between them.

4. What are the units of electrostatic force?

The SI unit of electrostatic force is the Newton (N), which is equivalent to kg*m/s^2. In the CGS system, the unit is dyne, which is equivalent to g*cm/s^2.

5. How does the electrostatic force compare to other fundamental forces?

The electrostatic force is one of the four fundamental forces in nature, along with gravity, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force. It is responsible for the interactions between charged particles and is much stronger than the other three forces, but has a limited range compared to them.

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