The force on a particular test charge is 100 pN. If you move the test charge so it is now two times closer than it was, but the charge is unchanged, what is the magnitude of the electrostatic force on the test charge now? a, 25 pN b. 50 pN c. 100 pN  d. 200 pN e. 400 pN  f. None of the above

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The force on a particular test charge is 100 pN. If you move the test charge so it is now two times closer than it was, but the charge is unchanged, what is the magnitude of the electrostatic force on the test charge now?

a, 25 pN

b. 50 pN

c. 100 pN 

d. 200 pN

e. 400 pN 

f. None of the above

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