Two point charges of $+2\,\mu C$ and $+6\,\mu C$ repel each other with a force of $12\,N$. If each is given an additional charge of $-4\,\mu C$,then the force will become:

  • A
    $4\,N$ (attractive)
  • B
    $60\,N$ (attractive)
  • C
    $4\,N$ (repulsive)
  • D
    $12\,N$ (attractive)

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