Electrostatic Force
Definition
Electrostatic force refers to the attraction or repulsion between electrically charged particles due to their electric charges. It is responsible for holding atoms together, causing static electricity, and playing a crucial role in many electrical phenomena.
Related terms
Coulomb's Law: A mathematical equation that describes the magnitude of electrostatic force between two charged objects based on their charges and distance apart.
Electric Field: A region around a charged object where another charged object experiences an electric force.
Charge Conservation: The principle stating that the total amount of electric charge in an isolated system remains constant; charge cannot be created or destroyed but only transferred from one object to another.
"Electrostatic Force" appears in:
Subjects (3)
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
AP Physics C: Mechanics
Study guides (2)
AP Physics C: E&M - 1.1 Unit 1: Electrostatics
AP Physics C: E&M - 1.2 Electric Fields & Electric Potential
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