Charge q is 1 unit of distance away from the source charge S. Charge p is four times farther away. The force exerted between S and p is _____ the force exerted between S and q.

Respuesta :

The force exerted between S and p is 1/16 the force exerted between S and q.

The force between two charge particle is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the particles.

The force exert between S and q is given as

Fsq=[tex] \frac{Q'}Q}{1^{2} [/tex] Eq. (1)

The force exert between S and p is given as

Fsp=[tex] \frac{Q'}Q}{4^{2} Eq. (2)

On comparing eq. (1) and (2)

Fsp=[tex] \frac{Fsq}{16} [/tex]

Answer:

1/16

Explanation: