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A charge Q is divided into two parts. Charge on each part is q. Also, `Q//q=2`. What is the Columbic force between two charges q and q when both parts are placed certain distance apart?

A

Force is equal in magnitude for both but opposite in direction

B

Force is dependent on the medium in which charges are placed

C

Force is maximum irrespective of medium in which charges are placed

D

None of the above

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To solve the problem, we need to find the Coulombic force between two charges \( q \) and \( q \) when a charge \( Q \) is divided into two equal parts, where \( \frac{Q}{q} = 2 \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Charge Division**: Given that \( Q \) is divided into two parts, and each part has a charge \( q \). From the ratio \( \frac{Q}{q} = 2 \), we can express \( Q \) in terms of \( q \): \[ Q = 2q \] 2. **Identifying the Charges**: Since \( Q \) is divided into two equal parts, we have: \[ q_1 = q \quad \text{and} \quad q_2 = q \] 3. **Using Coulomb's Law**: The formula for the Coulombic force \( F \) between two point charges \( q_1 \) and \( q_2 \) separated by a distance \( r \) is given by: \[ F = k \frac{q_1 q_2}{r^2} \] where \( k \) is Coulomb's constant, \( k = \frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0} \). 4. **Substituting the Values**: Substituting \( q_1 = q \) and \( q_2 = q \) into the formula, we get: \[ F = k \frac{q \cdot q}{r^2} = k \frac{q^2}{r^2} \] 5. **Final Expression for the Force**: Therefore, the Coulombic force between the two charges \( q \) and \( q \) is: \[ F = k \frac{q^2}{r^2} \] ### Conclusion: The Coulombic force between the two charges \( q \) and \( q \) when they are separated by a distance \( r \) is given by: \[ F = k \frac{q^2}{r^2} \]
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