Question

Which of the following is the correct explanation for the arrangement of charges in the diagram shown below?

• A. Like charges attract each other
• B. Unlike charges repel each other
• C. Like charges repel each other and unlike charges attract
• D. Charges do not react with each other

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Like charges repel each other and unlike charges attract

Like charges repel each other because of the repulsive forces acting between them. Meanwhile, unlike charges attract each other because of the attractive forces acting between them.