Answer: a) the force will be repulsive
b) the ratio of the new force to the old force will be 2
c) O
Explanation:
a) since charge -Q is moved from A to B, this implies that sphere A is negatively charged. The two spheres are now negatively charged and will repel themselves.
b) initial force will be -q(-Q)/d2
Adding extra charge -Q will cause change on B to become -2Q
The new force will be - 2Q(-q)/d2
Dividing new force by old force will give 2
C) if B is neutralized, the net charge becomes 0 and there will be no force on it.