Use the table of observations about the electric force between charged objects to answer the question.

Question

Charge of Object 1 (C) Charge of Object 2 (C) Distance (mm) Amount of Electric Force
+1 +1 4 medium
–1 –1 2 strong
–2 +2 4 strong
An object with a charge of +1 C is 10 mm from an object with a charge of +1 C. Based on the data in the table, which type and amount of electrical force will there most likely be between the two objects?

(1 point)
Responses

repulsive, strong
repulsive, strong

attractive, weak
attractive, weak

repulsive, weak
repulsive, weak

attractive, strong

Answer 1

To determine the electric force between the two objects with charges of +1 C at a distance of 10 mm, we can analyze the given information in the table.

1. Nature of Charges: Both charges are positive (+1 C), which means they will repel each other, as like charges repel.

2. Distance Consideration: The table provides information about forces at different distances. The closest relevant observation from the table is for two charges of +1 C at a distance of 4 mm, which produces a "medium" force.

3. Relative Distance: In this case, the charges are at a distance of 10 mm, which is greater than the 4 mm mentioned in the table. Therefore, we can infer that the electric force would likely be weaker than the "medium" force observed at 4 mm.

Based on that analysis:

• The type of force will be repulsive (since both charges are +1 C).
• The amount of force will likely be weak because the distance is greater than the one corresponding to the "medium" force in the table.

Thus, the correct response is:

repulsive, weak