Asked by xochitl

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

How far apart are the objects in each interaction?
How far apart are the objects in each interaction?

Are the objects both positively charged or both negatively charged?
Are the objects both positively charged or both negatively charged?

What is the mass of each object in the interactions?
What is the mass of each object in the interactions?

How large are the objects in each set?

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
How far apart are the objects in each interaction?

Explanation: with equal charges of ±1 C the force magnitude is F = k|q1q2|/r^2, so the separation r determines the strength. Charge sign affects attraction vs repulsion but not magnitude; mass and object size don't change the electrostatic force given the stated charges.