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Published on: August 13, 2026
A fixed charge 
exerts force on a second fixed charge 
. If a 
charge 
is brought near, the force of 
exerted on 
.
A
Will increase
B
Will decrease
C
Will remain unchanged
D
Will increase if 
is of the same sign as 
and will decrease if 
is of opposite sign
is of the same sign as and will decrease if is of opposite sign
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
According to principle of superposition force acting between the two charges does'nt depend on the presence of other.
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