Electric Charge (Part 2)

What happens when two objects with similar charges are placed next to each other?

• They repel each other.

• They attract each other.

• They remain stationary.

• They neutralize each other.

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Which of the following best describes the behavior of two negatively charged objects when placed near each other?

• They repel each other.

• They attract each other.

• They combine to form a neutral object.

• They have no effect on each other.

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How do electric forces act between two positively charged objects?

• They push the objects away from each other.

• They pull the objects towards each other.

• They have no effect on the objects.

• They cause the objects to spin.

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What is the result of the electric force between two like-charged subatomic particles?

• The particles move away from each other.

• The particles move towards each other.

• The particles remain in place.

• The particles change charge.

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Which of the following diagrams correctly represents the electric force between a positively charged object and another positively charged object?

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What happens to objects with opposite electric charges?

• They pull towards each other

• They push away from each other

• They remain stationary

• They rotate around each other

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How does the distance between two objects affect the electric force between them?

• The closer the objects, the stronger the force

• The farther the objects, the stronger the force

• Distance does not affect the force

• The force is strongest at a medium distance

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If a ruler has a greater negative charge, what will happen to the bits of paper?

• More bits of paper will cling to the ruler

• Fewer bits of paper will cling to the ruler

• The bits of paper will repel the ruler

• The bits of paper will remain unaffected

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What determines the strength of the electric force between two objects?

• Amount of charge and distance

• Color and shape of the objects

• Temperature and humidity

• Material of the objects

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Why would bits of paper not move if the ruler is placed farther away?

• The electric force is not strong enough

• The paper is too heavy

• The ruler loses its charge

• The paper is not charged

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