Two equal positive charges are near each other. If we increase the amount of charge on just one of them, then
A. the strength of the electrical force on both decreases.
B. the electric field points toward the larger charge.
C. the electric field at the position of the smaller charge increases.
D. the larger charge feels a stronger electrical force and the other a weaker electrical force.
Answer: C
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(A) 19 MPa
(B) 23 MPa
(C) 33 MPa
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