Answer:
See explanation
Explanation:
Given that;
q1 and q2 are the magnitudes of the two charges while r1 is the distance between the charges.
F1 =kq1q2/r1^2
Then,
F2 = kq1q2/(2r1)^2
F2 = kq1q2/4r1^2
So,
F2 = 1/4 F1
The force between the charges changes by a factor of 1/4.
