Two point charges $+3\,\mu C$ and $+8\,\mu C$ repel each other with a force of $40\,N$. If a charge of $-5\,\mu C$ is added to each of them,then the force between them will become....$N$

  • A
    $-10$
  • B
    $+10$
  • C
    $+20$
  • D
    $-20$

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