Question
Is there any lower limit to the electric force between two particles placed at a separation of 1cm ?
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Answer
Yes, there's a lower limit to the electric force between two particles placed at a separation of 1cm, which is equal to the magnitude of force of repulsion between two electrons placed at a separation of 1cm.
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