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A point charge \(A\) of \(+10 \mu \mathrm{C}\) and another point charge \(B\) of \(+20 \mu \mathrm{C}\) are kept 1 m apart in free space. The electrostatic force on \(A\) due to \(B\) is \(\mathbf{F}_1\) and the electrostatic force on \(B\) due to \(A\) is \(\mathbf{F}_2\). Then

  1. A \(\mathbf{F}_1=-2 \mathbf{F}_2\)
  2. B \(\mathbf{F}_1=-\mathbf{F}_2\)
  3. C \(2 \mathrm{~F}_1=-\mathrm{F}_2\)
  4. D \(\mathbf{F}_1=\mathbf{F}_2\)
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(B) \(\mathbf{F}_1=-\mathbf{F}_2\)

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Electrostatic force on each charges placed at certain distance is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.