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  1. When air is replaced by a dielectric medium of force constant K, the maximum force of attraction between two charges, separated by a distance​​​
    1. decreases K-times ​
    2. increases K-times ​
    3. remains unchanged ​
    4. becomes
      1
      times ​
      K2
Correct Option: A

In air, Fair =
1
.
q1q2
4πε0r2

In medium, Fm =
1
.
q1q2
4πε0Kr2

Fm
=
1
⇒ Fm =
Fair
(decreases K-times)
FairKK



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