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Coulomb's Law - Mathematical Form

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In comparison to the electrostatic force between two electrons, the electrostatic force between two proton is :

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zero

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smaller

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C

same

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greater

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Solution

The correct option is C same
Since the magnitude of charge of electron and proton is same, $e$ , the electrostatic force between two proton is same compared to the electrostatic force between two electrons.

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