The diagram above illustrates two charged bodies, X and Y...
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 Fe and gravitational force Fg acting between the bodies is correct?
A.
Fe is attraction while Fg is repulsion
B.
Both Fe and Fg are that of repulsion
C.
Both Fe and Fg is that of attraction
D.
Fe is repulsion while Fg is attraction
Correct answer is D
electrostatic force can be repulsive or attractive and gravitational force is only attractive.