If the distance between two point charges is quadrupled,the mutual force between them will be changed by what factor?
A) 8
B) 4
C) 1/16
D) 1/4

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The mutual force between two point charges is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them (Coulomb's Law). If the distance is quadrupled, the force is reduced by a factor of (4^2) = 16, so the force becomes 1/16 of the original.

If the Distance Between Two Point Charges Is Quadrupled,the Mutual