Is the statement 'Particle A has twice the charge of particle B' true or false?

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The statement "Particle A has twice the charge of particle B" is false in the context of force exertion between the two particles. According to Newton's Third Law, the force exerted by particle A on particle B is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force exerted by particle B on particle A, regardless of their charge differences. Therefore, the force exerted by particle A is not simply twice that of particle B, as the interaction is governed by the principle of action and reaction.

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Please explain why this statement is false:

Particle A has twice the charge of particle B. Thus the force particle A exerts on particle B is twice as great as the force particle B exerts on particle A.

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I believe it because there will be cancellation thus particle B will not exert any charge on A, but I'm not sure.
 
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btpolk said:

Homework Statement


Please explain why this statement is false:

Particle A has twice the charge of particle B. Thus the force particle A exerts on particle B is twice as great as the force particle B exerts on particle A.

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution



I believe it because there will be cancellation thus particle B will not exert any charge on A, but I'm not sure.
Ask Isaac Newton. See his 3rd law.
 


So am I right by saying one half of particle A's force is being exerted on particle B?
 

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