Question

Use the table of observations about the electric force between charged objects to answer the question. Charge of Object 1 (C) Charge of Object 2 (C) Distance (mm) Amount of Electric Force +1 +1 4 medium –1 –1 2 strong –2 +2 4 strong An object with a charge of +1 C is 10 mm from an object with a charge of +1 C. Based on the data in the table, which type and amount of electrical force will there most likely be between the two objects? (1 point) Responses repulsive, strong repulsive, strong repulsive, weak repulsive, weak attractive, weak attractive, weak attractive, strong attractive, strong Skip to navigation

Answer 1

In the provided observations, we see that like charges repel each other, while opposite charges attract.

In this scenario, both objects have a charge of +1 C and are 10 mm apart. Referring to the table, we find that when two charges of the same sign (+1 C and +1 C) are involved, they produce a repulsive force. The nearest observed distance of 4 mm with +1 C and +1 C is noted as producing a "medium" force.

Since the distance of 10 mm is greater than 4 mm, but still within a range where we can infer the relationship, we can conclude that the repulsive force will be present but will likely be weaker than the "medium" observation at 4 mm.

Therefore, the most appropriate response regarding the type and strength of the electric force between the two charges at a distance of 10 mm would be:

Repulsive, weak.