Two charges of $+2\,C$ and $+6\,C$ repel each other with a force of $12\,N$. If each charge is given an additional charge of $-2\,C$,what will be the new force between them?

  • A
    $4\,N$ (Attractive)
  • B
    $4\,N$ (Repulsive)
  • C
    $8\,N$ (Repulsive)
  • D
    Zero

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