The force between two point charges $q_1$ and $q_2$ placed in a vacuum at a distance $r \ cm$ apart is $F$. The force between them when placed in a medium having a dielectric constant $K=5$ at a distance $r/5 \ cm$ apart will be:

  • A
    $F/25$
  • B
    $5F$
  • C
    $F/5$
  • D
    $25F$

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