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Which of the following interactions in the data set below will have an attractive electrical force?

Interaction Object 1 Charge Object 2 Charge
A +4 -3
B +1 -1
C +1 +1
D -1 -1

Responses

Interaction C

Interaction A and B

Interaction B

Interaction C and D

1 answer

In electrostatics, opposite charges attract and like charges repel. Let's analyze each interaction:

  • Interaction A: +4 and -3 (opposite charges) — This will have an attractive electrical force.
  • Interaction B: +1 and -1 (opposite charges) — This will also have an attractive electrical force.
  • Interaction C: +1 and +1 (like charges) — This will have a repulsive electrical force.
  • Interaction D: -1 and -1 (like charges) — This will also have a repulsive electrical force.

The interactions that will have an attractive electrical force are A and B.

Therefore, the correct response is:

Interaction A and B.