If there is no distance separating a positive charge from a negative charge, then theoretically the attractive force is:
A)1 N.
B)Coulomb's constant.
C)0 N.
D)900 N.
E)Infinite.

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From Coulomb's law, we can see that as r approaches 0, the attractive or repulsive force approaches infinity. Thus, if r = 0, the attractive force would be infinite.

If There Is No Distance Separating a Positive Charge from a Negative