Electric Charges and Fields · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Physics
Which of the following correctly defines the electrostatic force between two charges?
Practice question from Electric Charges and Fields (Class 12 · CBSE · Science Physics), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-15676D
Which of the following correctly defines the electrostatic force between two charges?
- A.The force an electron exerts on a neutron.
- B.The force exerted by one charge on another when both are at rest relative to a chosen reference frame.Correct answer
- C.The force exerted by one charge on another when both are moving relative to a chosen reference frame.
- D.The force exerted by one charge on another when both are accelerating relative to a chosen reference frame.
Solution
Electrostatic force is defined for charges that are not moving relative to the observer.
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