Question

Use the table to answer the question.

Strongest Attractive Force Between Objects
Object Charge (C)
A +1
B +2
C –1
D –2
Assuming other factors are held constant, which two objects will have the strongest attractive force between them?

(1 point)
Responses

object A and object C
object A and object C

object A and object B
object A and object B

object B and object C
object B and object C

object B and object D

Answer 1

object B and object D

Reason: Coulomb's law gives F ∝ |q1·q2|. The largest opposite-charge product is |+2·−2| = 4, so B and D attract most strongly.