Answer:
t = 125 C
Explanation:
The force on a charge due to other charge is given by Coulomb's Law, as follows:
F = kq₁q₂/r²
where,
F = Electric Force = 5 N
k = Coulomb Constant = 9 x 10⁹ N.m²/C²
q₁ = magnitude of first charge = 15 nC = 1.5 x 10⁻⁸ C
q₂ = Magnitude of 2nd Charge = t = ?
r = distance between charges = 15 m
Therefore,
5 N = (9 x 10⁹ N.m²/C²)(1.5 x 10⁻⁸ C)t/(15 m)²
t = (5 N)/(0.04 N/C)
t = 125 C
