A charge is divided into two parts and placed at 1 cm distance so that the repulsive force between them is maximum. The charges of the two parts are :
- (A)
- (B)✓ Correct
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (B)
Solution
Let the charge be divided into and . The force is . For maximum force, , which gives , or . Therefore, the charge should be divided equally: and .
JEE Main · 2023 · 13 Apr 2023 · Shift 2 · Single correct option