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  4. An electric charge q exerts a force F on a similar electric charge q separated by a distance r. A third charge q / 4 is placed midway between the two charges. Now, the force F will

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Q. An electric charge $q$ exerts a force $F$ on a similar electric charge $q$ separated by a distance $r$. A third charge $q / 4$ is placed midway between the two charges. Now, the force $F$ will

Electric Charges and Fields

Solution:

Force between two charges does not depend upon the presence or absence of third charge.