The diagram above illustrates two charged bodies, X and Y separated by a distance r. Each body has charge q and mass m. Which of the following statements about the electrostatic force \(F_{e}\) and gravitational force \(F_{g}\) acting between the bodies is correct?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
\(F_{e}\) is attraction while \(F_{g}\) is repulsion
B
Both \(F_{e}\) and \(F_{g}\) are that of repulsion
C
Both \(F_{e}\) and \(F_{g}\) is that of attraction
D
\(F_{e}\) is repulsion while \(F_{g}\) is attraction
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
electrostatic force can be repulsive or attractive and gravitational force is only attractive.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #50092)