What electrical charges do two balloons have if they repel each other?(1 point)
Responses
positive and positive
positive and positive
negative and neutral
negative and neutral
Both are neutral in charge
Both are neutral in charge
positive and negative
positive and negative
The correct answer is "positive and negative." Two balloons repel each other when they have opposite electrical charges. To understand this, let's go through the process of elimination.
First, let's consider the options of "positive and positive," "negative and neutral," and "both are neutral in charge." In these scenarios, the charges on both balloons are either the same or neutral. According to the law of electrostatics, objects with the same charge will repel each other, and objects with neutral charge will not exhibit any electrostatic interaction. Therefore, these options are incorrect.
Now, let's look at the remaining option, "positive and negative." This scenario describes two balloons with opposite charges. According to the law of electrostatics, objects with opposite charges will attract each other, not repel. However, the question states that the balloons repel each other, which implies the need for opposite charges.
In summary, when two balloons repel each other, it means that they have opposite electrical charges: one balloon is positively charged, and the other is negatively charged.