Two particles with charges $+3.72 \mu C$ and $+1.86 \mu C$ are at some distance apart. If $20 \%$ of the charge is transferred from the first particle to the second particle,then the electrostatic force between them is

  • A
    decreases by $12 \%$
  • B
    increases by $12 \%$
  • C
    increases by $4 \%$
  • D
    decreases by $4 \%$

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