What would make oppositely charged objects attract each other more?
Which change increases the electric force between objects?
How does increasing the amount of charge on an object affect the electric force it exerts on another charged object?
Alfredo makes a diagram to organize his notes about charging objects.

A small, positively charged ball is moved close to a large, positively charged ball. Which describes how the small ball likely responds when it is released?
An electroscope is a device that detects charge on objects that touch it or are brought near it. John rubs a piece of cotton fabric on a plastic rod and then touches the rod to the electroscope.
A negatively charged rod is placed near two neutral metal spheres, as shown below.

Which factors affect the strength of the electric force between two objects?
A plastic rod becomes negatively charged when it is rubbed with a piece of wool. How does the rod become charged?
Two balls are placed near one another and hang down, as shown below.

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