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? (ke = 8.99 × 10^9 N•m2/C2)

a. 3.6 × 10^6 N
c. 3.6 × 10^7 N
b. 3.6 × 10^4 N
d. 3.6 × 10^5 N


A

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