Question
Which of the following happens when two negatively charged objects are brought near each other?
Group of answer choices
the two objects have no influence on each other
the potential energy decreases
the potential energy increases
both a repulsive force and an attractive force is produced
Group of answer choices
the two objects have no influence on each other
the potential energy decreases
the potential energy increases
both a repulsive force and an attractive force is produced
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When two negatively charged objects are brought near each other, they will repel each other due to the like charges. This means that they experience a repulsive force.
- The two objects have no influence on each other: **False**
- The potential energy decreases: **False**
- The potential energy increases: **True** (as they are moved closer, the potential energy increases)
- Both a repulsive force and an attractive force is produced: **False** (only a repulsive force is present)
Therefore, the correct answer is **the potential energy increases** when two negatively charged objects are brought near each other.
- The two objects have no influence on each other: **False**
- The potential energy decreases: **False**
- The potential energy increases: **True** (as they are moved closer, the potential energy increases)
- Both a repulsive force and an attractive force is produced: **False** (only a repulsive force is present)
Therefore, the correct answer is **the potential energy increases** when two negatively charged objects are brought near each other.