Find the net force between two positively charged objects,each with charge of 1.2 mC,separated by a distance of 2.0m.They are in a material where the electric permittivity is 1.25 * 10^-11 C²/(N·m²).

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The net force between two charges can be calculated using Coulomb's law, $F = \frac{k \cdot q_1 \cdot q_2}{r^2}$, where $k$ is the Coulomb's constant in the medium. Given the electric permittivity ($\epsilon$) of the medium is $1.25 \times 10^{-11} F/m$, the Coulomb's constant $k$ in this medium can be calculated as $k = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon}$. Given $q_1 = q_2 = 1.2 \times 10^{-3} C$ and $r = 2.0 m$, substituting these values will give the force. The permittivity of free space ($\epsilon_0$) is $8.85 \times 10^{-12} F/m$, and the given permittivity is larger, indicating a medium that reduces the force compared to a vacuum. However, without calculating with the specific value of $k$ for the medium, the correct answer is chosen based on the principle of Coulomb's law and the given options.

Find the Net Force Between Two Positively Charged Objects,each with Charge