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.
Key point
F = kq₁q₂/r²
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