A student observes interactions between two sets of electrically charged objects. In each set, the objects carry either a charge of -1 or +1 Coulomb Which question can the student ask to identify the set with the stronger interaction? (1 point)

How far apart are the objects in each Interaction?

How large are the objects in each set?

What is the mass of each object in the interactions?

Are the objects both positively charged or both negatively charged?

1 answer

To identify the set with the stronger interaction between two sets of electrically charged objects, the most relevant question the student can ask is:

Are the objects both positively charged or both negatively charged?

This is because the strength of the interaction depends on the nature of the charges involved. Objects with opposite charges (one +1 Coulomb and one -1 Coulomb) will attract each other, leading to a stronger interaction, while objects with the same charge will repel each other, resulting in a weaker interaction. The other questions, while relevant in different contexts, do not directly address the strength of the electric interaction.