A point charge near a stream of water can cause the water molecules to be attracted or repelled, depending on the charge of the point charge. This can result in changes in the flow or direction of the water.
The strength of the interaction between a point charge and a stream of water decreases as the distance between them increases. This is because the electric field of the point charge weakens with distance.
Yes, a point charge can affect the properties of water in the stream. For example, if the point charge has a strong enough electric field, it can cause the water molecules to ionize and create ions in the stream.
The charge of the point charge determines the strength and direction of the interaction with the stream of water. A positive charge will repel the water molecules, while a negative charge will attract them.
There is no exact limit to the distance over which a point charge can affect a stream of water. However, the strength of the interaction decreases significantly as the distance increases, so the effect may become negligible at a certain distance.