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STATEMENT-1
The force on a point due to another point charge is always equal to `(q_(1)q_(2))/(4piepsilon_(0)r^(2))` irrespective of medium present between the charges. (where symbols have their usual meaning)
because
STATEMENT-2
The force on one point charge due to another point charge is independent of other charges present in vicinity.

A

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1

B

Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1

C

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False

D

Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

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