When two charges are separated by a distance d,the magnitude of the electrostatic force between them is F. What would be the magnitude of the electrostatic force between them if the separation distance was d/2?
A)F/4
B)F/2
C)2F
D)4F

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The electrostatic force between two charges is given by Coulomb's law, which states that the force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the charges. Therefore, if the distance is halved (d becomes d/2), the force becomes (1/(1/2)^2) = 4 times greater.

When Two Charges Are Separated by a Distance D,the Magnitude