Answer:
Charge on each is 2 x 10⁻¹⁰.
Explanation:
We know that Force between two point charges is given b the Coulomb's law as:
F = kq₁q₂/r^2
k = 9 x 10^9
r = 3.00 cm
= 0.03 m
q₁ = q₂
F = 4.00 x 10^-7
Rearranging the formula, we get:
F = k q²/r²
q² = Fr²/k
q² = 4 x 10⁻⁷ x 0.03²/(9x10⁹)
q² = 4 x 10⁻²⁰
q = 2 x 10⁻¹⁰
As there is force of repulsion between the charges, the charges must be both positive or both negative.
