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QUESTION 14

Two point charges +2.0 μC+2.0\,\mu\text{C} and −3.0 μC-3.0\,\mu\text{C} are separated by 0.40 m0.40\,\text{m}. What is the magnitude and nature of the electrostatic force?
(A)
0.337 N0.337\,\text{N}, attractive
(B)
0.337 N0.337\,\text{N}, repulsive
(C)
3.37 N3.37\,\text{N}, attractive
(D)
3.37 N3.37\,\text{N}, repulsive
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