Use the table of electric force between objects in two different interactions to answer the question.

Question

Interaction Charge on Object 1 (C) Charge on Object 2 (C) Amount of Force
A +1 –2 weak
B +1 +2 strong
Which conclusion about the interactions is correct?

(1 point)
Responses

The objects in interaction A are smaller than in interaction B.
The objects in interaction A are smaller than in interaction B.

The objects in interaction A are farther apart than in interaction B.
The objects in interaction A are farther apart than in interaction B.

Repulsive forces are stronger than attractive forces.
Repulsive forces are stronger than attractive forces.

Positive charges are stronger than negative charges.

Answer 1

The correct conclusion about the interactions is:

The objects in interaction A are farther apart than in interaction B.

This conclusion is supported by the fact that the force in interaction A is described as "weak," while the force in interaction B is described as "strong." According to Coulomb's law, the force between two charges is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Therefore, if one interaction has a stronger force, it implies that the objects are likely closer together compared to the other interaction.