In the figure, if Q = 30 μC, q = 5.0 μC, and d = 30 cm, what is the magnitude of the electrostatic force on q?

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The magnitude of the electrostatic force is given by Coulomb's law: F = kQq/d^2, where k is the Coulomb constant. Substituting the values given in the problem, we get F = (9.0 x 10^9 Nm^2/C^2)(30 x 10^-6 C)(5.0 x 10^-6 C)/(0.3 m)^2 = 7.5 N.

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