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What is the importance of Coulomb's law in vector from ?

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The vector equation tells us that the electrostatic forces are central forces and that force expected bhy two charges on each other are equal and opposite in direction.
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MBD PUBLICATION-ELECTRIC CHARGES AND FIELDS-QUESTION BANK
  1. Which experiment established the quantum nature of charge ?

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  2. Can we apply Coulomb's law to any type of charge distribution.

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  3. What is the importance of Coulomb's law in vector from ?

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  4. If the distance between two equal point charges is doubled and their i...

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  5. Is electric intensity a scalar or vector quantity ?

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  6. What is conservative field ? Give an example.

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  7. What are the two most important properties of charge ?

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  8. Mention the types of charges produced on each when (i) glass rod is...

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  9. Mention the types of charges produced on each when (i) glass rod is...

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  10. What is the value of constant of proportionately K= 1/(4pi epsilon0) ?

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  11. Why electrostatic force is called a central force ?

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  12. What is Gaussian surface ?

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  13. A dipole, of dipole moment vec P is present in an uniform electric fie...

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  14. The branch of physics which deals at rest is called electrostatics.

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  15. A glass rod when rubbed with silk develops charges.

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  16. An ebonite rod when rubbed with develops negetive charges.

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  17. law deals with electrostatic force between charges.

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  18. charges attract each other and charges repel each other.

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  19. epsilon0 is called of free space and it's magnitude is .

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  20. What is the value of (1)/(4pi epsilon(0)) in SI unit?

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