NEET Physics Coulomb's Law MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about Coulomb's Law is correct?
The magnitude of the force between two charges is directly proportional to the product of the magnitudes of the charges.
The electrostatic force remains the same regardless of the distance between the charges.
Coulomb's Law applies only to point charges and not to charged spheres.
The electrostatic force increases as the distance between two charges is halved.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to Coulomb's Law, the magnitude of the electrostatic force between two charges is given by F = k * (|q1 * q2|) / r², indicating that it is directly proportional to the product of the charges. The other statements reflect common misconceptions about the law.
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