If the Distance Between Two Spherical Charged Objects Decreases by a Factor

question 10

Multiple Choice

If the distance between two spherical charged objects decreases by a factor of two, then the electrical force between the objects

• A) decreases by a factor of four.
• B) increases by a factor of four.
• C) is half as big.
• D) doubles.
• E) does not change.

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