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

field of a point charge at distance r.

E = kQ/r² — field of a point charge at distance r. Use it when: point charge. Always check the condition holds before plugging in numbers.

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E = kQ/r²

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