Point charges Q 1 1 nC and Q 2 2 nC are at a distance apart Which of the following statements are incorrect (a) The force on Q 1 is repulsive (b) The force on Q 2 is the same in magnitude as that on Q 1 (c) As the distance between them decreases, the force on Q 1 increases linearly (d) The force on...

The statements that are incorrect are b The force on Q2 is the same in magnitude as that on Q1 This ...

Point charges Q 1 = 1 nC and Q 2 = 2 nC are at a distance

Question:

Point charges Q₁ = 1 nC and Q₂=2 nC are at a distance apart. Which of the following statements are incorrect?
(a) The force on Q₁is repulsive.
(b) The force on Q₂ is the same in magnitude as that on Q₁.
(c) As the distance between them decreases, the force on Q₁ increases linearly.
(d) The force on Q₂ is along the line joining them.
(e) A point charge Q₃ = 23 nC located at the midpoint between Q₁ and Q₂ experiences no net force.