If two charges q_1and q_2 are separated with distance d and placed in a medium of dielectric constant k. What will be the equivalent distance between…
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If two charges q1and q2 are separated with distance d and placed in a medium of dielectric constant k. What will be the equivalent distance between charges in air for the same electrostatic force?
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Held on 24 Jan 2023 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.
Options
A
dk
B
kd
C
1.5dk
D
2dk
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Solution
The force between the two charges when they are placed in dielectric is
F1=4πϵok1d2q1q2
The force between the two charges when they are placed at separation d′ is
F2=4πϵo1d′2q1q2
Since, the force between the two charges is same in both case
F1=F2
⇒4πϵok1d2q1q2=4πϵo1d′2q1q2
⇒d′=dk
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