Two spheres of electric charges $+2 \ nC$ and $-8 \ nC$ are placed at a distance '$d$' apart. If they are allowed to touch each other,what is the new distance between them to get a repulsive force of the same magnitude as before?

  • A
    $\frac{4d}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{3d}{4}$
  • C
    $d$
  • D
    $\frac{d}{2}$

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