A particle of charge +2q exerts a force F on a particle of charge -q . What is the force exerted by the particle of charge -q on the particle of charge +2q?
A
1/2 F
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B
0
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C
2F
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D
F
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E
-F
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Solution
The correct option is D -F The force exerted by a charged particle q1 on another charged particle q2 is F12=q1q24πϵ0r3→r
Here, →r is the position vector from q1 to q2
Thus, the force exerted by q2 on q1 is F21=q1q24πϵ0r′3→r′