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)

Question

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)
Responses

What is the mass of each object in the interactions?

How far apart are the objects in each interaction?

How large are the objects in each set?

Are the objects both positively charged or both negatively charged?

GPT-4o mini · Answer

To identify the set with the stronger interaction between two charged objects, the student should ask:

How far apart are the objects in each interaction?

The strength of the electrostatic force between charged objects depends on both their charges and the distance between them, according to Coulomb's Law. Thus, knowing the distance will help determine the strength of the interaction.