Two Small Objects Are Suspended from Threads

question 17

Multiple Choice

Two small objects are suspended from threads. When the objects are moved close together, they attract one another. Which of the following could produce this result?

• A) One object is negatively charged and the other is uncharged.
• B) One object is positively charged and the other is uncharged.
• C) One object is positively charged and the other is negatively charge.
• D) All of the above could result in such attraction.

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Risky Asset

A type of financial instrument or investment that carries a higher degree of risk, potentially leading to greater returns or significant losses.

Risk Free Asset

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