Two pith balls hang from strings. The strings are attached to a bar 6 centimeters apart. One ball has a positive charge and the other ball has a negative charge. What does the distance between the balls reveal
The distance between the balls reveals the strength of the electrostatic force between them. If the balls are close together, the electrostatic force will be stronger, and if they are further apart, the electrostatic force will be weaker. The distance between the balls can also give an indication of the magnitude of the charges on the balls. If the balls are farther apart, it suggests that the charges on the balls are larger, whereas if the balls are closer together, it suggests that the charges on the balls are smaller.
