Two identical charges repel each other with a force equal to $10 \text{ mg}$ wt when they are $0.6 \text{ m}$ apart in air $(g = 10 \text{ ms}^{-2})$. The value of each charge is:

  • A
    $2 \text{ mC}$
  • B
    $2 \times 10^{-7} \text{ C}$
  • C
    $2 \text{ nC}$
  • D
    $2 \mu\text{C}$

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