Two electric charges are placed a distance 2 r apart, as shown in the diagram below: Which one of the following statements regarding the −1 μC electric charge, when it is placed at distance r, is correct? The electrostatic force experienced by the −1 μC electric charge will A. remain the same. B. be halved. C. be doubled. D. increase four times. E. decrease four times.

Two electric charges are placed a distance 2 r apart, as shown in the diagram below: Which one of the following statements regarding the −1 μC electric charge, when it is placed at distance r, is correct? The electrostatic force experienced by the −1 μC electric charge will A. remain the same. B. be halved. C. be doubled. D. increase four times. E. decrease four times.

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Two electric charges are placed a distance 2 r apart, as shown in the diagram below:
Which one of the following statements regarding the 1 μ C electric charge, when it is placed at distance r , is correct?
The electrostatic force experienced by the 1 μ C electric charge will A. remain the same. B. be halved. C. be doubled. D. increase four times. E. decrease four times.

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