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)

Question

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 large are the objects in each set?
How large are the objects in each set?

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

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

Are the objects both positively charged or both negatively charged?

GPT-4o mini · Answer

To identify the set with the stronger interaction between the charged objects, the student should ask:

Are the objects both positively charged or both negatively charged?

This question directly relates to the nature of the interactions between the charges. According to Coulomb's Law, like charges repel and opposite charges attract; thus, knowing whether the charges are the same or different can help determine the strength of the interaction. The other questions regarding size, distance, and mass do not directly address the specific interactions between the charged objects.