Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12

What is the relationship between the force acting on two point charges and the distance separating them, as described by Coulomb's law?

A

The force varies inversely as the square of the distance between the charges.

B

The force varies directly with the square of the distance between the charges.

C

The force remains constant regardless of the distance between the charges.

D

The force varies inversely as the distance between the charges.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Coulomb measured the force between two point charges and found that it varied inversely as the square of the distance between the charges, which aligns with option A.

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