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Question 5 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

Hiro rubs an inflated balloon on his hair, and his hair sticks to the balloon. As he moves the balloon away from his head, how does the electric force change?

Answer
A
The electric force increases because the balloon loses its charge.
B
The electric force increases because the distance increases.
C
The electric force decreases because the distance increases.
D
The electric force decreases because his hair loses its charge.

Explanation

The electric force between charged objects gets weaker as the distance between them increases. As Hiro moves the balloon away from his hair, the distance increases, so the force decreases. Choice C, “The electric force decreases because the distance increases,” is correct.

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