Two point charges +2 C and +6 C repel each other with a force of 12 N. If a charge of -4…

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1. 12 N (attractive)
2. 8 N (repulsive)
3. 4 N (attractive)
4. 2 N (repulsive)

Answer

(C) 4 N (attractive)

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