Electrical Force Homework: Double Charge, Double Distance, 2x Force

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When the charge of one particle is doubled and the distance between the two particles is also doubled, the resulting force can be calculated using Coulomb's law. The formula F = k(q1*q2)/r^2 shows that doubling one charge increases the force by a factor of two. However, doubling the distance decreases the force by a factor of four. Therefore, the new force is F = (2q1*q2)/(2r)^2, simplifying to F = (2q1*q2)/4r^2, which equals F/2. The final answer indicates that the force will be halved, resulting in F/2.

Jan 15, 2010

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Two charged particles repel each other with a force of F. if the charge of one of the particles is doubled and the distance between them is also doubled, then the force will be?

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Answer = 2F

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Jan 15, 2010

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F=kq1q2/r^2

I replace q1 with 2q1 and r with 2r. F=?

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