Two small conducting spheres of equal radius have charges of $10\ \mu C$ and $-20\ \mu C$ respectively and are placed at a distance $R$ from each other,experiencing a force $F_1$. If they are brought in contact and then separated to the same distance,the new force between them is $F_2$. Find the ratio $F_1 : F_2$.

  • A
    $1 : 8$
  • B
    $-8 : 1$
  • C
    $1 : 2$
  • D
    $-2 : 1$

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