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

[btpolk]

Charge Problem--True/False

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.

 

[SammyS]

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.

 

[btpolk]

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