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Use the table of electric force between objects in two different interactions to answer the 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 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. The objects in interaction A are smaller than in interaction B. The objects in interaction A are smaller than in interaction B. Positive charges are stronger than negative charges.

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To analyze the interactions described in your table:

  1. Interaction A: Charges are +1 and -2, which means there is an attractive force between the two objects. The force is described as "weak."

  2. Interaction B: Charges are +1 and +2, which indicates that there is a repulsive force between the two objects. The force is described as "strong."

Now, let’s evaluate the provided responses:

  1. The objects in interaction A are farther apart than in interaction B. - This could be inferred as a possibility, since interaction A is weak and may imply larger distance, while interaction B is strong and suggests shorter distance. But we cannot confirm this directly based on the given data.

  2. Repulsive forces are stronger than attractive forces. - According to the table, the repulsive force in interaction B is described as strong, and the attractive force in interaction A is described as weak. This statement is correct.

  3. The objects in interaction A are smaller than in interaction B. - There is no information provided regarding the size of the objects, so we cannot conclude this.

  4. Positive charges are stronger than negative charges. - The strength of charges cannot be classified as stronger or weaker based on their type (positive or negative) without additional context, so this statement cannot be asserted.

Thus, the most accurate conclusion from the interactions described is "Repulsive forces are stronger than attractive forces."