If the distance between two charges is halved, the electrical force between them increases by a factor 4.
In fact, the magnitude of the electric force between two charges is given by:

where
k is the Coulomb's constant
q1 and q2 are the two charges
r is the separation between the two charges
We see that the magnitude of the force F is inversely proportional to the square of the distance r. Therefore, if the radius is halved:

the magnitude of the force changes as follows:

so, the force increases by a factor 4.
Answer:
c. Joints allow the roadway to expand and contract as cars put force on the bridge
Explanation:
The reasons why joints are allowed on roadway is to accommodate the contraction and expansion of the road as cars put force on them.
- Most materials used in making roadways are susceptible to expansion and contraction.
- When a measure of force is applied their length either increases or decreases depending on the type of force.
- To accommodate these changes, joints are placed in roadways
Yes , increased tension suggests increased molecular attraction between the molecules of the ropes which affect the increase in the speed of wave.