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When do I use F = kq₁q₂/r² in Electrostatics, and what does it mean?

Coulomb force between point charges.

F = kq₁q₂/r² — Coulomb force between point charges. Use it when: point charges in vacuum. Always check the condition holds before plugging in numbers.

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F = kq₁q₂/r²

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