Which of the following happens when two negatively charged objects are brought near each other?

Question

Group of answer choices

the two objects have no influence on each other

the potential energy decreases

the potential energy increases

both a repulsive force and an attractive force is produced

Answer 1

When two negatively charged objects are brought near each other, they will repel each other due to the like charges. This means that they experience a repulsive force.

• The two objects have no influence on each other: False
• The potential energy decreases: False
• The potential energy increases: True (as they are moved closer, the potential energy increases)
• Both a repulsive force and an attractive force is produced: False (only a repulsive force is present)

Therefore, the correct answer is the potential energy increases when two negatively charged objects are brought near each other.