Question

How does the Coulomb force affect charge interactions
A: Like and opposite charges attract
B: Like charges repel and opposite charges attract
C: Like charges attract and opposite charges repel
D: Like and opposite charges repel

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

**B: Like charges repel and opposite charges attract.**

In electrostatics, like charges (e.g., two positive charges or two negative charges) will repel each other, while opposite charges (e.g., a positive charge and a negative charge) will attract each other. This behavior is described by Coulomb's law.