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Question 4 • Physical Science

Which change increases the electric force between objects?

Answer
A
Electrons are added to two negatively charged objects.
B
Two neutral objects are moved closer together.
C
The charge on two positively charged objects is reduced.
D
Two oppositely charged objects are moved farther apart.

Explanation

Coulomb’s law says the electric force increases when the magnitude of either charge increases, assuming the distance stays the same. Adding electrons makes each negatively charged object more negative, increasing the magnitude of both charges and therefore the force. Moving opposite charges farther apart decreases the force; neutral objects do not gain a larger force just by moving closer; reducing positive charges also decreases the force.

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