Electric Forces
Definition
Electric forces refer to the attractive or repulsive interactions between charged particles. These forces can be either attractive (opposite charges) or repulsive (like charges).
Related terms
Coulomb's Law: This law describes the magnitude and direction of electric forces between charged objects.
Electric Field: It is a region around a charged object where an electric force is exerted on other charged objects.
Electrostatics: This branch of physics deals with stationary electric charges and their behavior.
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Study guides (1)
AP Physics 2 - 2.4 Thermodynamics and Free-Body Diagrams
Additional resources (1)
AP Physics 2 - 2022 AP Physics 2 Exam Guide
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