Observe and record at least two observations on how the charges were affected depending on the distance of the balloon from the shirt or wall? (2pts)

Answer 1

Observations on how charges are affected by the distance of the balloon from the shirt or wall:

1. Decreasing Attraction with Increased Distance: When the charged balloon is moved further away from the shirt or wall, the attractive force between them decreases. Initially, when the balloon is in close proximity to the shirt or wall, it exhibits a strong attraction, causing the shirt to move toward the balloon. However, as the distance increases, the attraction diminishes and the movement becomes less pronounced.

2. Influence on Induced Charge: As the distance between the balloon and the wall or shirt increases, the influence on the induced charge on the surface of the wall or shirt weakens. When the balloon is close, it can induce a significant charge separation within the materials, leading to noticeable attraction. When further away, this induced charge is much weaker, resulting in a lesser observable effect, like a reduced attraction or no movement at all.