The formula that is applicable here is E = kQ/r^2 in which the energy of attraction is proportional to the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance. In this case,
kQ1/(r1)^2 = kQ2/(r2)^2 r1=l/3, r2=2l/3solve Q1/Q2
kQ1/(l/3)^2 = kQ2/(2l/3)^2 kQ1/(l^2/9) = kQ2/(4l^2/9)Q1/Q2 = 1/4
Answer:
can exchange energy with its surroundings through heat and work transfer. In other words, work and heat are the forms that energy can be transferred across the system boundary.