Question

Calculate the force between charges of 55 × 108 C and 1 × 107C if they are 5 cm apart.?​

Answer 1

First:

5 cm = 0,05 m

Now, the formula:

F = k * (qq') / r²

Replacing:

F = 9x10⁹ * (55x10⁸ * 1x10⁷) / 0,05²

F = 9x10⁹ * (5,5x10¹⁶ / 2,5x10⁻³)

F = 9x10⁹ * 2,2x10¹⁹

F = 1,98x10²⁹

The force between the charges is 1,98x10²⁹ Newtons.