Question

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 repulsive, strong repulsive, strong attractive, weak attractive, weak repulsive, weak repulsive, weak attractive, strong

Answer 1

To determine the type and amount of electrical force between two charged objects with a charge of +1 C that are 10 mm apart, we can use the information provided in the table.

From the table:

• Similar charges (both +1 C) will repel each other.
• The force is stronger at shorter distances.

In the table, we have force descriptions (medium, strong, etc.) based on different distances. Since the distance of 10 mm is greater than the 4 mm distance listed in the table but less than the 2 mm listed, we can infer that the force would likely be weaker than "strong."

Thus, since both charges are positive, they will repel each other, and the force could be characterized as "weak" since the specific distance (10 mm) does not match the more intense forces listed.

Considering all of this information, the most likely response would be:

repulsive, weak