MCQ
When the distance between the charged particles is halved, the force between them becomes
  • A
    One-fourth
  • B
    Half
  • C
    Double
  • Four times

Answer

Correct option: D.
Four times
d
(d)$F \propto \frac{1}{{{r^2}}}$; so when $r$ is halved the force becomes four times.

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