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What is the quantitative relationship for the repulsion of one charge by another in terms of the electric coupling constant e?
The concept of repulsion between two charges is based on the fundamental principle of electrostatics, which states that like charges repel each other. This means that two positively charged objects or two negatively charged objects will experience a force pushing them away from each other.
The strength of repulsion between two charges is determined by the amount of charge on each object and the distance between them. The greater the charges and the closer the objects are, the stronger the repulsive force will be.
The mathematical formula for calculating repulsion between two charges is known as Coulomb's Law, which states that the force of repulsion (F) is equal to the product of the two charges (q1 and q2) divided by the square of the distance between them (r): F = (k * q1 * q2) / r^2, where k is a constant value.
Yes, repulsion between two charges can be canceled out by introducing an equal and opposite charge. For example, if a positively charged object is placed near a negatively charged object, the repulsive force between them can be canceled out if an equal amount of negative charge is introduced to the positively charged object.
Repulsion between two charges plays a crucial role in determining the behavior of electrons in an atom. The electrons in an atom are held in orbit around the nucleus by the force of attraction between their negative charge and the positive charge of the nucleus. However, the repulsive force between electrons in the same orbit also affects their behavior, causing them to spread out and occupy different energy levels within the atom.