An average human weighs about 650 N. If each of two average humans could carry 1.0 C of excess charge, one positive and one negative, how far apart would they have to be for the electric attraction between them to equal their 650-N weight?

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Answer:

r = 3721.04 m          

Explanation:

Given that,

Weight of human, F = 650 N

Charge on two humans, [tex]q_1=q_2=1\ C[/tex]

We need to find the distance between charges if the electric attraction between them to equal their 650 N weight. It is given by :

[tex]F=\dfrac{kq^2}{r^2}[/tex]

[tex]r=\sqrt{\dfrac{kq^2}{F}}[/tex]

[tex]r=\sqrt{\dfrac{9\times 10^9\times 1^2}{650}}[/tex]

r = 3721.04 m

So, the distance between charges is 3721.04 m if the electric attraction between them to equal their 650 N weight. Hence, this is the required solution.