Two Charged Particles Held Close to Each Other Are Released

question 111

Multiple Choice

Two charged particles held close to each other are released. As they move, the force on each particle increases. Therefore, the particles must have

• A) the same size.
• B) opposite signs.
• C) the same mass.
• D) the same sign.
• E) impossible to answer without additional information

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