Question

What has changed from the previous question in which Charge 1 was negative?(1 point)
Responses

The direction of the electrostatic force.
The direction of the electrostatic force.

The amount of the electrostatic force.
The amount of the electrostatic force.

Nothing changed, both experiments showed identical electrostatic forces.

Answer 1

The correct response is: **The direction of the electrostatic force.**

When Charge 1 is negative, the direction of the electrostatic force on Charge 2 (assuming it's positive) will be attractive, pulling Charge 2 towards Charge 1. Conversely, if Charge 1 is positive, the force on Charge 2 will be repulsive, pushing it away. The amount of the electrostatic force would depend on the magnitudes of the charges and the distance between them, but the direction is definitely what changes when the sign of Charge 1 is altered.