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Two fixed charges separated by a distance d experience a force F. A dielectric medium of thickness d4 and dielectric constant 4 is introduced in the space between them. Find the new force between the charges.

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F4
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F3
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F
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16F25
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Solution

The correct option is A F4
The force between the 2 charged particles is inversely proportional to the permittivity.

Therefore if the permittivity increases by 4 times, then obviously the force decreases by 4 times.

Therefore the new force is given by, F4

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