What is the magnitude of each charge?

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To find the magnitude of each charge, the equation for the force between two point charges is applied: F = k*(q1*q2/d^2). Given that the attractive force is 16 N and the distance between the charges is 5 cm (0.05 m), the equation simplifies to 16 N = (9 x 10^9 N*m^2/C^2)(q^2/(0.05 m)^2). Solving for q results in q = √((16 N * (0.05 m)^2) / (9 x 10^9 N*m^2/C^2)). The final calculation yields the magnitude of each charge in Coulombs.
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Homework Statement


Two point charges are separated by 5 cm. The attractive force between them is 16 N. If the two charges attracting each other have equal magnitude, what is the magnitude of each charge?
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Coulombs



Homework Equations


Force =k*(q1*q2/d^2)



The Attempt at a Solution


16N=(9*10^9 N*m^2/C^2)(q1*q2/.223 m)
 
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