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What is the formula of the electric force acting on the charge `q_(1)` in the electric field ?

A

`vecF = q_(1) xx vecE`

B

`vecF = q_(1) //vecE ** r^(2)`

C

`vecF = q_(1) - vecE`

D

`vecF = q_(1) //vecE`

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A
The formula of the electric force acting on the charge `q_(1)` in the electric field `vecE` is `vecF = q_(1) xx vecE`.
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