Question

If two electrons that are apart get pushed toward each other, how does the repulsion between them change? (1 point)
Initial repulsion is low and decreases as they approach.
• Initial repulsion is high and decreases as they approach.
Initial repulsion is high and increases as they approach.
Initial repulsion is low and increases as they approach.

Answer 1

Initial repulsion is low and increases as they approach.

Reason: Coulomb's law (F ∝ 1/r^2) says the repulsive force between like charges grows as the distance r between them decreases.