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Statement

6.1.2. The interaction force between two identical charges at a distance of is . Determine these charges in SI and CGS systems.

Solution

1. In the SI system:
From Coulomb's law:

Expressing the charge :

Substitute the numerical values (, , ):

2. In the CGS system (electrostatic):
In the CGS system, the coefficient is , and Coulomb's law is written as:

Expressing the charge :

Keep in mind that in CGS, force is measured in dynes (), and distance is measured in centimeters ().

Answer

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