What is the meaning of net charged shared equally

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The discussion centers on the physics problem involving two point charges, q1 and q2, where |q2| > |q1|, initially attracting each other with a force of 1.2N. Upon contact, the net charge is shared equally between the two objects, resulting in a repulsive force equal to the initial attractive force when returned to their original positions. The key takeaway is that sharing the net charge equally means each object receives half of the total charge, which alters the nature of the force between them from attraction to repulsion.

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Two objects carry initial charges that are q1 and q1 respectively, where |q2| > |q1|. they are located 0.200m apart and behave like point charges. they attract each other with a force that has a magnitude 1.2N. the objects are then brought into contact, so the net charge is shared equally, then they returned to their initial position. now it is found that the objects repel each other with a force whose magnitude is equal to the initial magnitude. what are the magnitudes of the initial charges on the objects?


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F= (k|q1||q2|)/r^2
1.2 = (8.99x10^9 x |q1||q2|)/r^2

what is the meaning of net charge is shared equally?
 
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what is the meaning of net charge is shared equally?
Each object gets half the net charge.
 

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