Two coins are placed on a horizontal insulating surface a distance of 2.3 m apart and given equal charges. They experience a repulsive force of 3.6 N. Calculate the magnitude of the charge on each coin.

Two coins are placed on a horizontal insulating surface a distance of 2.3 m apart and given equal charges. They experience a repulsive force of 3.6 N. Calculate the magnitude of the charge on each coin.

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Chapter23: Electric Forces

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