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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023

Two point charges \( +4 \mu C \) and \( -2 \mu C \) are placed at a certain distance in air. They experience an attractive force \( F \). If they are brought in contact with each other and then separated to the same distance, the new repulsive force between them will be :

  1. A \( 8F \)
  2. B \( 4F \)
  3. C \( F/8 \)
  4. D \( F/4 \)
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(C) \( F/8 \)

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\( F = k \frac{|(4)(-2)|}{r^2} = k \frac{8}{r^2} \) \( q_{new} = \frac{+4 - 2}{2} = +1 \, \mu C \) \( F' = k \frac{|(1)(1)|}{r^2} = k \frac{1}{r^2} \) \( F' = \frac{F}{8} \)
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