Two equal point charges each of 3μC are separated by a certain distance in metres. If they are located at (i+j+k) and (2i+3j+k), then the electrostatic force between them is
A
16.2×10−3N
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B
9×10−3N
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C
10−3N
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D
9×10−2N
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E
3×10−3N
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Solution
The correct option is A16.2×10−3N The distance between two charges is r=√(2−1)2+(3−1)2+(1−1)2=√5
By Coulomb's law, the force between two charges is F=14πϵ0q1q2r2=(9×109)(3×10−6×3×10−65)=16.2×10−3N