Electric Force
Definition
Electric force refers to the attractive or repulsive force between two charged objects. Like charges repel each other, while opposite charges attract each other.
Analogy
Imagine two magnets with different poles facing each other - they will pull together due to magnetic force. Similarly, if you bring two positively charged objects close together, they will push away from each other due to electric force.
Related terms
Electrostatics: The study of stationary electric charges and their interactions.
Electromagnetic Force: A fundamental force that includes both electric and magnetic forces.
Induction: The process by which a neutral object becomes charged by bringing a charged object near it without direct contact.
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