In a thundercloud there may be an electric charge of +40 C near the top of the cloud and -40 C near the bottom of the cloud.These charges are separated by about 2.0 km.What is the electric force between these two sets of charges? (k_e = 8.99 x 10⁹ N·m²/C²)

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The electric force can be calculated using Coulomb's law: F = k_e * |q1 * q2| / r^2. Substituting the given values: F = (8.99 x 10^9 N·m^2/C^2) * (40 C * 40 C) / (2000 m)^2 = 3.6 x 10^6 N.

In a Thundercloud There May Be an Electric Charge of +40