The Strength of Electrical Force

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The Strength of Electrical Force
Electrical force is one of the fundamental forces in nature. It is the force that attracts or repels objects based on their electrical charge. There are two types of electrical charges: positive and negative. Like charges repel each other, while opposite charges attract.

The strength of the electrical force depends on two things: the magnitude of the charges and the distance between them. The greater the charges, the stronger the force. For example, two charged particles with a large charge will exert a stronger force on each other than two particles with small charges. Additionally, the closer the particles are to each other, the stronger the electrical force. This is why the electrical force between charged objects can be very strong, even if the objects are small.

Electrical force plays a big role in many everyday activities, from making static electricity to powering electronic devices. Understanding how it works helps us explain a lot of phenomena in science and technology.

Question #1: Using the passage to help you, What determines the strength of the electrical force between two objects?

(1 point)
Responses

The color of the objects
The color of the objects

The magnitude of the charges and the distance between them
The magnitude of the charges and the distance between them

The size of the objects
The size of the objects

The material the objects are made from
The material the objects are made from
Question 2
Question #2: Using the passage above to help you, What happens when two objects with opposite electrical charges come close to each other?(1 point)
Responses

They repel each other
They repel each other

They attract each other
They attract each other

They stay the same distance apart
They stay the same distance apart

They change color
They change color
Question 3
Question #3: Correctly label the following into 2 categories - Conductors or Insulators. (2 points)
Select responses from the drop down fields to answer the question. Navigate to the desired drop down and select your response.
Select responses from the drop down fields to answer the question. Navigate to the desired drop down and select your response.
Question 4
Question #4: Match the correct vocabulary definition to the correct vocab word. (3 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
the rate of flow of electrons past a specific point in a circuit, measured in amperes (A)
limits the amount of electric energy that can pass through a circuit, measured in ohms
the difference in electrical energy per unit charge across two points in a circuit, measured in volts
Question 5
Question #5: Look at the diagram closely. Study each part of it until you understand what it is telling you. Then answer the following question: What components must be in place for an electric circuit to work?

(1 point)
Responses

A power source, a complete path, and a load (such as a lightbulb)
A power source, a complete path, and a load (such as a lightbulb)

A broken wire, a switch, and a resistor
A broken wire, a switch, and a resistor

A battery, a disconnected wire, and a lightbulb
A battery, a disconnected wire, and a lightbulb

A power source, a resistor, and an open switch 
A power source, a resistor, and an open switch 
Question 6
Question #6: Suppose you decide to build your own electromagnet using a nail, a wire, and a battery. As you cannot manipulate the battery, you decide to analyze the magnetic force with the number of turns in the coil. Drag and drop the BEST POSSIBLE values into the chart to complete the data table. (4 points)

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**Question 1: What determines the strength of the electrical force between two objects?** **Response:** The magnitude of the charges and the distance between them --- **Question 2: What happens when two objects with opposite electrical charges come close to each other?** **Response:** They attract each other --- **Question 3: Correctly label the following into 2 categories - Conductors or Insulators.** (Please provide the list of items that need to be categorized so I can assist further). --- **Question 4: Match the correct vocabulary definition to the correct vocab word.** 1. **The rate of flow of electrons past a specific point in a circuit, measured in amperes (A)** **Response:** Current 2. **Limits the amount of electric energy that can pass through a circuit, measured in ohms** **Response:** Resistance 3. **The difference in electrical energy per unit charge across two points in a circuit, measured in volts** **Response:** Voltage --- **Question 5: What components must be in place for an electric circuit to work?** **Response:** A power source, a complete path, and a load (such as a lightbulb) --- **Question 6: Suppose you decide to build your own electromagnet using a nail, a wire, and a battery. As you cannot manipulate the battery, you decide to analyze the magnetic force with the number of turns in the coil.** (Please provide values or a framework for the data table so I can assist further).