Question

How could you increase the electrical force between two charges? (Select all that apply)(2 points)
Responses

increase the distance between the charges
increase the distance between the charges

decrease the distance between the charges
decrease the distance between the charges

increase the size of the charges
increase the size of the charges

decrease the size of the charges

Answer 1

To increase the electrical force between two charges, you can:

1. **Decrease the distance between the charges** - According to Coulomb's Law, the electrical force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the charges. Decreasing the distance increases the force.

2. **Increase the size of the charges** - The electrical force is directly proportional to the product of the magnitudes of the charges. Increasing the size (magnitude) of the charges will increase the force.

So, the correct responses are:

- Decrease the distance between the charges
- Increase the size of the charges