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

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)
Responses

attractive, weak
attractive, weak

repulsive, strong
repulsive, strong

attractive, strong
attractive, strong

repulsive, weak
repulsive, weak
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To determine the type and amount of electric force between the two objects with a charge of +1 C at a distance of 10 mm, we can analyze the data given.

  1. The charges of both objects are the same (+1 C), which means they will repel each other.
  2. The distance between the charges is greater than the distances observed in the table (4 mm or 2 mm), which could indicate a weaker force than the ones shown.

From the table:

  • The force between two objects with +1 C at 4 mm is described as "medium."
  • For like charges (both positive or both negative), the force is repulsive.

Given that:

  • Repulsion occurs due to like charges.
  • The distance of 10 mm is greater than the distances listed in the table (where forces were medium and strong).

Therefore, the situation would most likely result in a repulsive, weak force.

So the correct response is: repulsive, weak.