Q.

Two point charges A and B, having charges +Q and –Q respectively, are placed at certain distance apart and force acting between them is F. If 25% charge of A is transferred to B, then force between the charges becomes           [2019]

1 4F3  
2 F  
3 9F16  
4 16F9  

Ans.

(3)

In Case I :

F=-14πε0Q2r2                                               ...(i)

In Case II : QA=Q-Q4,  QB=-Q+Q4

    F'=14πε0(Q-Q4)(-Q+Q4)r2

=14πε0(34Q)(-34Q)r2=-14πε0916Q2r2                    ...(ii)

From equations (i) and (ii), F'=916F