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 Repulsive forces are stronger than attractive forces. Repulsive forces are stronger than attractive forces. The objects in interaction A are farther apart than in interaction B. The objects in interaction A are farther apart than in interaction B. Positive charges are stronger than negative charges. Positive charges are stronger than negative charges. The objects in interaction A are smaller than in interaction B.

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To analyze the interactions between the two objects based on the given charges and the nature of the forces, we can summarize the information as follows:

  • Interaction A: Charge on Object 1 = +1 C, Charge on Object 2 = -2 C. This results in an attractive force between the objects due to opposite charges.
  • Interaction B: Charge on Object 1 = +1 C, Charge on Object 2 = +2 C. This results in a repulsive force due to both charges being positive.

Now, let's evaluate the conclusions:

  1. Repulsive forces are stronger than attractive forces. - This might be true in some cases, but it isn't directly supported by the values provided since the magnitudes of the forces depend on the distance and charge magnitudes.

  2. The objects in interaction A are farther apart than in interaction B. - This statement cannot be determined based solely on the charge values without additional information on the distance and the resulting forces.

  3. Positive charges are stronger than negative charges. - This is misleading. Positive and negative charges do not have a strength hierarchy; they interact differently (attraction vs. repulsion).

  4. The objects in interaction A are smaller than in interaction B. - Size is not provided, so this cannot be assumed.

Based on the provided information, none of the conclusions is definitively correct. However, if evaluating by the nature of forces:

  • Since interaction A has an attractive force and interaction B has a repulsive force, and considering both have high charge magnitudes, the attractive force in A (with one being negative) could potentially be strong depending on their distance.

Without additional parameters (like distances or resulting forces), it's challenging to select a single correct conclusion. Thus, there may need to be further data or context for an informed choice.