Answer:
The Force between the two charges is an attractive force of 16,000N
Explanation:
Expression for the electric force between the two charges is given by
F = (k*q1*q2) / r^2
Here, k = constant = 9 x 10^9 N*m^2 / C^2
q1 = - 2.0x10^-4C
q2 = + 8.0x10^-4C
r = 0.30 m
Substitute the given values in the above expression -
One charge is + and the other is a -, therefore the net force is an attractive force (opposites atract)
The attraction force is:
F= 9.0x10^9 * 2.0x10^-4 *8.0x10^-4 N/ 0.30^2
F= 16,000N
