Two charges Q1 = 2.4 x 10-10C and Q2 = 9.2 x 10-10 C are near each other, and charge Q1 exerts a force F₁ on Q2. How does F₁ change if the distance between Q₁ and Q2 is increased by a factor of 4?
A Decreases by a factor of F
B Increases by a factor of 16
C Decreases by a factor of 16
D Increases by a factor of 4
Solution
Correct Answer: Option C