Question

the picture below shows two electrically charged objects.
what will happen to the two objects in the picture as they are slowly moved toward each other?
a. the objects will be pulled toward each other.
b. the objects will not affect each other.
c. the objects will push away from each other.

Explanation:

To determine the interaction between the two charged objects, we analyze their charges. The balloon has negative charges (indicated by \(-\)) and the cylinder also has negative charges (indicated by \(-\)). According to the fundamental principle of electrostatics, like charges (both negative or both positive) repel each other. So, when these two negatively charged objects are moved toward each other, they will push away from each other.

Answer:

C. The objects will push away from each other.