The charges on two spheres are $+7\,\mu C$ and $-5\,\mu C$ respectively. They experience a force $F$. If each of them is given an additional charge of $-2\,\mu C$,the new force of attraction will be

  • A
    $F$
  • B
    $F / 2$
  • C
    $F / \sqrt{3}$
  • D
    $2F$

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