Question

We are usually not aware of the electric force acting between two everyday objects because

(a) the electric force is one of the weakest forces in nature.

(b) the electric force is due to microscopic-sized particles such as electrons and protons.

(c) the electric force is invisible.

(d) most everyday objects have as many plus charges as minus charges.

Short answer

The correct answer is option (d); most everyday objects have as many plus charges as minus charges.

Step-by-step solution

Understanding of neutral objects

The objects those are noticeable in day-to-day life have negative charges and positive charges. These objects join together, making their charges neutral. So, the net electric force is zero.

An example that explains why most everyday objects are neutrally charged

The interaction between the charged particles is termed electric force between them. The electric force arises due to microscopic particles such as electrons and protons. Everyday objects are macroscopic entities that are large enough compared to electrons and protons.

Everyday objects are neutral in nature. They contain an equal number of negative charges and positive charges. Sometimes they are electrically charged, but the amount of charge on them is negligible. Thus, the electric force acting on everyday objects is negligible as they have the same number of positive and negative charges.

Hence, the correct option is (d).