Each of two charges is doubled and the distance is unchanged. The force becomes
ATwice as large
BEight times larger
CRemains the same
DFour times larger
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Four times larger
Force is proportional to q1q2, so doubling both charges multiplies the force by 2 × 2 = 4.
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