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Question 9 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

Which factors affect the strength of the electric force between two objects?

Answer
A
the mass of the objects and the distance between the objects
B
the amount of charge on the objects and the type of charge on the objects
C
the distance between the objects and the amount of charge on the objects
D
the mass of the objects and the amount of charge on the objects

Explanation

Coulomb’s law says the strength of the electric force depends on the amount of charge on each object and the distance between them. More charge makes the force stronger, while greater distance makes it weaker. Mass does not determine electric force, and whether charges are positive or negative affects the force’s direction (attraction or repulsion), not its strength.

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