Each of two small non-conducting spheres is charged positively, the combined charge being 40 ?C. When the two spheres are 50 cm apart, each sphere is repelled from the other by a force of magnitude 2.0 N. Determine the magnitude of the smaller of the two charges.

A. 1.4 ?C
B. 1.1 ?C
C. 2.0 ?C
D. 3.3 ?C
E. 17 ?C


Answer: A

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