Two charges of equal magnitudes and at a distance $r$ exert a force $F$ on each other. If the charges are halved and distance between them is doubled, then the new force acting on each charge is

  • A

    $F / 8$

  • B

    $F / 4$

  • C

    $4 F$

  • D

    $F / 16$

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