4. A certain charge Q is to be divided into two parts. Q - q and q. What is the relation of Q and q if the two parts, placed a given distance apart, are to have a maximum Coulomb repulsion? (Hint: dF/dq = 0)

4. A certain charge Q is to be divided into two parts. Q - q and q. What is the relation of Q and q if the two parts, placed a given distance apart, are to have a maximum Coulomb repulsion? (Hint: dF/dq = 0)

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Chapter22: Electric Fields

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