Answer:
F = 19.375 x 10^-6 N
Explanation:
This problem can be solved by applying Coulomb's Law, which lets us determine the force between two electrically charged particles.
It is defined as
F = (ke * q1 * q2)/ r^2
Where,
ke = is Coulomb's constant ≈ 9×10^9 N⋅m^2⋅C^−2
q1 = 5.0 x 10^-8 C
q2 = 1.0 x 10^-7 C
r = 5 ft = 1,524 m
F = (9×10^9 N⋅m^2⋅C^−2)*(5.0 x 10^-8 C)*(1.0 x 10^-7 C)/ ((1,524 m)^2)
F = (9×10^9 N⋅m^2⋅C^−2)*(5.0 x 10^-8 C)*(1.0 x 10^-7 C)/ ((1,524 m)^2)
F = 19.375 x 10^-6 N
