Forces between charged and uncharged objects
2 marks · NormalState what happens when two rods with like charges are brought near each other. Explain why this occurs.
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The rods repel each other because like charges repel.
Also accept: They move apart because both have the same type of charge and so repel
Common mistakes: They attract each other
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B1 · 1 mark · State that the rods/objects repel (move apart)
B2 · 1 mark · Explanation: Because like charges repel/they have the same charge
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When two rods with like charges are brought near each other, they repel each other. This is because like charges repel.