Which statement about electric charges is correct?(2 points)

Question

Responses

Two objects with negative charges will attract each other.
Two objects with negative charges will attract each other.

An object with a negative charge and an object with a positive charge will attract each other.
An object with a negative charge and an object with a positive charge will attract each other.

Two objects with positive charges will attract each other.
Two objects with positive charges will attract each other.

An object with a positive charge and an object with a negative charge will repel each other.

Answer 1

The correct statement about electric charges is:

An object with a negative charge and an object with a positive charge will attract each other.

Here's a quick summary of the concepts regarding electric charges:

• Like charges repel each other (negative-negative or positive-positive).
• Opposite charges attract each other (negative-positive).
• Therefore, the correct answer is the one stating that a negative charge and a positive charge attract each other.