MDCAT Physics MCQ #1505

Two charges q1 and q2 are placed at a distance r. If the force between them is F, what happens to F if r is doubled?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #1505

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Two charges q1 and q2 are placed at a distance r. If the force between them is F, what happens to F if r is doubled?

    • A) F/2
    • B) F/4
    • C) 4F
    • D) 2F

    Answer: F/4

    Explanation: Coulomb's law states F ∝ 1/r^2; doubling r reduces F to F/4.