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Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

A point charge of 40 stat coulomb is placed 2 cm in front of an earthed metallic plane plate of large size. Then the force of attraction on the point charge is

A
100 dynes
B
160 dynes
C
1600 dynes
D
400 dynes

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A

By the concept of electrical image, it is considered that an equal but opposite charge present on the other side of the plate at equal distance. Hence force

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