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

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, strong
attractive, strong

attractive, weak
attractive, weak

repulsive, weak

Answer 1

To determine the type and amount of electric force between two objects with a charge of +1 C each placed 10 mm apart, we can analyze the data provided in the table:

1. The two charged objects (+1 C each) will exert a repulsive force on each other because they both have the same type of charge (positive).

2. The amount of electric force would likely decrease as the distance increases based on the given observations. The closest similar situation from the table is the case where the charges are both +1 C at a distance of 4 mm, which has a medium force. The distance of 10 mm is greater, which would result in a weaker force compared to the medium force observed at 4 mm.

Given this analysis, the correct response for the scenario of two +1 C charges at 10 mm apart is:

repulsive, weak