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The electrostatic force between two charges is governed by Coulomb.s law. On which factors does the electrostatic force between two charges depend and how?

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  • If air is replaced by some other medium then the electrostatic force between two charges.

    A
    remains same
    B
    increases
    C
    decreases
    D
    increaces or decreases depending on the medium
  • The mutual inductance between two coils depends on

    A
    medium between the coils
    B
    sepration between the coins
    C
    orientation of the coils
    D
    all of the above factors
  • Coulomb's electrostatic force between two charges in SI system is given by F = (Xq_(1)q_(2))/r^(2) where the value of x is

    A
    4piepsilon_(o)
    B
    (1)/epsilon_(o)
    C
    (1)/(4 pi epsilon_(o)
    D
    (4 pi)/(epsilon_(o)
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