Two point charges of 3 C and -8 C attrac

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electric Charges and Fields

Question:

Two point charges of 3 C and -8 C attract each other with a force of 1 N. A charge of 5 C is added to each of them. Now, the force will be :

Options:

1N Repulsive

1N Attractive

zero

cannot be determined.

Correct Answer:

1N Attractive

Explanation:

Initially, the charges are 3 C and -8C

On addition of 5 C to both, the charges become : 8 C and -3 C

Thus, the force will same in magnitude and nature i.e. attractive.