Question

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

Electric Force Between Charged Objects
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)

attractive, weak

repulsive, weak

attractive, strong

repulsive, strong

Answer 1

Repulsive, weak.

Like charges (+1 and +1) repel, and since 10 mm is farther than the 4 mm example that gave a "medium" force, the force at 10 mm will be weaker (i.e., weak).