1. What is the magnitude of the force on a charge of +40 μC that is 0.6 m from a charge of - 80 μC?

The magnitude of the force is 79.893 N.

Explanation:

The magnitude of the electrostatic force between the two particles is determined by Coloumb's Law, whose formula is:

(1)

Where:

- Electrostatic constant, in newtons-square meters per square coulomb.

- Electric charges, in coulombs.

- Distance, in meters.

If we know that , , and , then the magnitude of the force is:

The magnitude of the force is 79.893 N.