If a Negatively Charged Object Is Brought near a Suspended

question 7

Multiple Choice

If a negatively charged object is brought near a suspended, negatively charged object, the suspended object will be

• A) repelled.
• B) charged more.
• C) discharged.
• D) attracted.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is not distributed as dividends to shareholders, but rather reinvested in the business or kept as reserve.

Equity Method

A method of accounting employed by a business to log its investment in another firm when it possesses considerable sway but lacks complete authority.

Noncontrolling Interest

A minority stake in a company that is not sufficient to confer control, often reflected in the equity section of the parent company's balance sheet.

Equipment

Tangible property owned by a company that is used in its operations, such as machinery, computers, and office furniture.