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The sum of all electromagnetic forces between different particles of a system of charged particles is zero 

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Only if all the particles are positively charged

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Only if all the particles are negatively charged

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Only if half the particles are positively charged and half are negatively charged

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Irrespective of the signs of the charges

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(d) Irrespective of the signs of the charges.

The sum of all electromagnetic forces between different particles of a system of charged particles is zero irrespective of the sign of the charges, because electromagnetic force is a vector quantity that depends upon the direction. So, we consider the directions while adding vector quantities.
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The sum of all electromagnetic forces between different particles of a system of charged particles is zero 
Updated OnJun 20, 2022
TopicLaws of motion
SubjectPhysics
ClassClass 11
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 1
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