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An electric charged q exerts a force F on a similar electric charge q swparated by a distance r. A third charge `q//4` is placed midway between the two charges. Now the force F will

A

`become F//3`

B

`become F//9`

C

`become F//27`

D

remain F

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D
Force between two charges does not depend upon the pressence or absence of third charge.
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