If the distance between two charges is increased while the charges themselves remain the same, the force between them decreases.

This is because the force between two charges is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. This relationship is described by Coulomb's Law:

F = k * (q1 * q2) / r²

Where:

* F is the electrostatic force

* k is Coulomb's constant

* q1 and q2 are the magnitudes of the charges

* r is the distance between the charges

So, if you increase 'r' (the distance), the value of the denominator (r²) increases, causing the overall force (F) to decrease.