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?

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?

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

Correct answer is D

 electrostatic force can be repulsive or attractive and gravitational force is only attractive.