Two metal spheres on insulating stands have the same positive charge Q. If we reduce the distance between the spheres’ centers by a factor of two, the magnitude of the repulsive force between the spheres increases by
A. a bit less than a factor of two.
B. exactly a factor of two.
C. a bit more than a factor of two.
D. a bit less than a factor of four.
E. exactly a factor of four.
F. a bit more than a factor of four.
D. a bit less than a factor of four.
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