Question
The picture below shows two electrically charged objects.
What will happen to the two objects in the picture as they are slowly moved toward each other?
A.
The objects will not affect each other.
B.
The objects will both be pushed in the same direction.
C.
The objects will be pulled toward each other.
D.
The objects will push away from each other.
What will happen to the two objects in the picture as they are slowly moved toward each other?
A.
The objects will not affect each other.
B.
The objects will both be pushed in the same direction.
C.
The objects will be pulled toward each other.
D.
The objects will push away from each other.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
I can't see the picture — could you upload it or describe the charges on each object (positive, negative, or neutral)?
General rule you can use in the meantime:
- Like charges (both positive or both negative) repel → D (they push away from each other).
- Opposite charges (one positive, one negative) attract → C (they pull toward each other).
- Both neutral (uncharged) — no effect → A.
- "Both be pushed in the same direction" (B) does not describe the usual two-body electrostatic interaction.
If you send the image or tell me the sign of each charge I’ll pick the correct choice and explain.
General rule you can use in the meantime:
- Like charges (both positive or both negative) repel → D (they push away from each other).
- Opposite charges (one positive, one negative) attract → C (they pull toward each other).
- Both neutral (uncharged) — no effect → A.
- "Both be pushed in the same direction" (B) does not describe the usual two-body electrostatic interaction.
If you send the image or tell me the sign of each charge I’ll pick the correct choice and explain.