Two objects are held close together. When they are released, they move toward one another. Which conclusion is supported by this evidence?

The force between the objects can be positive or negative depending on whether the objects are attracted to each other or repelled.

Some charges are attracted to each other. Positive and negative charges like to move towards each other.

Similar charges such as two positive or two negative push away from each other. You also need to understand that forces between objects become stronger as they move together and weaker as they move apart.