What is the Force Between Two Protons 1.0m Apart?

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Homework Statement


two protons are 1.0m apart. find the force acting on them.
q1= 1.602E-19C
q2= 1.602E-19c

Homework Equations



i just don't get how to work it out

The Attempt at a Solution


ive got this far up to now [(9E+9)(1.602E-19)(1.602E-19)]/(1.0)². don't know where to go from here
 
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ajd said:

Homework Statement


two protons are 1.0m apart. find the force acting on them.
q1= 1.602E-19C
q2= 1.602E-19c

Homework Equations



i just don't get how to work it out

The Attempt at a Solution


ive got this far up to now [(9E+9)(1.602E-19)(1.602E-19)]/(1.0)². don't know where to go from here

Just do the math.