Question

the diagram shows the electric field around two charged objects. what are the correct labels for the image? ○ w: positive x: positive ○ w: negative x: negative ○ w: negative x: positive ○ w: positive x: negative

Explanation:

To determine the charges of \( W \) and \( X \), we use the rule for electric field lines: electric field lines point toward negative charges and away from positive charges.

• For object \( W \): The field lines are pointing toward \( W \), so \( W \) must be negative.
• For object \( X \): The field lines are also pointing toward \( X \), so \( X \) must be negative.

This matches the option where both \( W \) and \( X \) are labeled as negative.

Answer:

W: Negative
X: Negative