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Two positively charged objects are separated by a large distance. One of the
positively charged objects is replaced by a negatively charged object, and the two
objects are moved closer to each other.
Which of the following occurs in this situation?
a.
The attractive force becomes a repulsive force, which increases as the objects move closer
together.

B.
The repulsive force becomes an attractive force, which increases as the objects move closer to
each other.
C.
The attractive force becomes a repulsive force, which decreases as the objects move closer to
each other.
D.
The repulsive force becomes an attract
creases as the objects move closer to
each other.

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Answer: B

Explanation: positive and negative charges attract each other and get stronger as they get closer

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