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Two charges of `5muC` and `20muC` are placed 20 cm apart. Calculate the work done in bringing the charges closer to 15 cm apart.

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To solve the problem of calculating the work done in bringing two charges closer together, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Problem We have two charges, \( q_1 = 5 \, \mu C = 5 \times 10^{-6} \, C \) and \( q_2 = 20 \, \mu C = 20 \times 10^{-6} \, C \), initially placed 20 cm apart. We want to find the work done when they are brought closer to 15 cm apart. ### Step 2: Convert Distances to Meters Convert the distances from centimeters to meters: - Initial distance \( r_1 = 20 \, cm = 20 \times 10^{-2} \, m = 0.2 \, m \) ...
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