Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

8.46E+1

Explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Charge 1 (q₁) = 39 C

Charge 2 (q₂) = –53 C

Force (F) of attraction = 26×10⁸ N

Electrical constant K) = 9×10⁹ Nm²/C²

Distance apart (r) =?

The distance between the two charges can be obtained as follow:

F = Kq₁q₂ / r²

26×10⁸ = 9×10⁹ × 39 × 53 / r²

26×10⁸ = 1.8603×10¹³ / r²

Cross multiply

26×10⁸ × r² = 1.8603×10¹³

Divide both side by 26×10⁸

r² = 1.8603×10¹³ / 26×10⁸

r² = 7155

Take the square root of both side

r = √7155

r = 84.6 m

r = 8.46E+1 m