Two point charges $+3 \mu C$ and $+8 \mu C$ repel each other with a force of $40 \ N$. If a charge of $-5 \mu C$ is added to each of them,then the force between them will become: (in $N$)

  • A
    $-10$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $-20$

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