Randall tries to pick up a small bit of plastic wrap that is on his desk. Randall's hand has a positive charge. The piece of plastic has a positive charge. What will happen when Randall's hand gets close to the plastic?

A.

The plastic will stick to Randall's hand.

B.

The plastic will move towards Randall's hand.

C.

The plastic will move away from Randall's hand.

D.

The plastic will circle around Randall's hand.

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Messiah Harris

17 May, 14:35

Randall tries to pick up a small bit of plastic wrap that is on his desk. Randall's hand has a positive charge. The piece of plastic has a positive charge. What will happen when Randall's hand gets close to the plastic?

A.

The plastic will stick to Randall's hand.

B.

The plastic will move towards Randall's hand.

C.

The plastic will move away from Randall's hand.

D.

The plastic will circle around Randall's hand.

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Kiera · Answer 1

The answer is C. Since the two protons will have a tendency to repulse each other in light of the fact that they both have a positive charge. Then again, electrons and protons will be pulled in to each other in light of their not at all like charges.