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The force of repulsion between two like-charged particles will increase if: (1 point)

The distance between the charged particles is increased.

The distance between the charged particles is decreased.

The magnitude of the charge on both the particles is decreased.

The magnitude of the charge on one of the particles is decreased.
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The distance between the charged particles is decreased.

Explanation: By Coulomb’s law F = k|q1 q2|/r^2, the force grows as r decreases (inverse-square dependence). Decreasing charges would reduce the force.