Point charges at and at are placed in vacuum

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Problem

Point charges

q_1=+6\,\mu\text{C}

(0,0)

and

q_2=+3\,\mu\text{C}

(6\,\text{cm},8\,\text{cm})

are placed in vacuum. Calculate the magnitude of the force acting on

q_2

. (a)

1.6\,\text{N}

(b)

162\,\text{N}

(c)

16\,\text{N}

(d)

0.16\,\text{N}