A charge Q is to be divided between two objects. The values of the charges on the objects so that the electrostatic force between them will be maximum is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
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Let charge on one object be ' q ', then on other object it is ' 
So, 
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For F e to be maximum, 
Now, 
Then, 
So, force will be maximum when magnitude of charges are 
and 
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