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PHY 102 ELECTROSTATICS Objective Question

Question

What is the fundamental interaction between like and unlike charges?
Options
A Like charges attract, unlike charges repel.
B Both like and unlike charges attract.
C Like charges repel, unlike charges attract.
Correct Answer
D Charges only attract; repulsion does not occur.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document explicitly states, 'Like charges repel and unlike charges attract.'

Hint

Think about magnets and how their poles interact.

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