If the distance between two charges is doubled, the electrostatic force between them will become: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If the distance between two charges is doubled, the electrostatic force between them will become:
A. Four times
B. One-fourth
C. Double
D. Half
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
According to Coulomb's Law, the electrostatic force (F) between two point charges is inversely proportional to the square of the distance (r) between them (F ∝ 1/r²). If the distance is doubled (r becomes 2r), the new force F' ∝ 1/(2r)² = 1/4r². Thus, the force becomes one-fourth of its original value.

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