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A certain charge Q is divided into two parts q and (Q-q). How should the charges Q and q be divided so that q and (Q-q) placed at a certain distance apart experience maximum electrostatic repulsion?

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Q=q/2
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Q =2q
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Q = 4q
d
Q  = 3q

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Correct option is B

Let two parts of charge Q be divided into q and Q – q

F=Kq1q2r2=K(q)(Qq)r2
For maximum repulsion dFdq=0 or ddqKq(Qq)r2=0Q2q=0Q=2q

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