A1-N electrostatic force is exerted on each of the two point charges when they are 2 cm apart. If they are moved to a new separation of 8 cm, what is the magnitude of the electric force exerted on each of them?

A) 2 N
B) 1/2 N
C) 1/4 N
D) 1/8 N
E) 1/16 N


E

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