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Two identical spheres have the same positive charge qo. When they are separated at 20 cm, the repulsive electric force between them is 20 N. What is the magnitude of qo?

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Chapter23: Electric Forces

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Problem 65PQ: A Figure P23.65 shows two identical conducting spheres, each with charge q, suspended from light...

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