Electromagnetic forces

Definition

Electromagnetic forces refer to the attractive or repulsive forces between charged particles, such as electrons and protons. These forces are much stronger than gravitational forces at the atomic scale.

Related terms

Electric field: A region around a charged object where other charged objects experience a force.

Coulomb's Law:

Describes the relationship between the magnitude of the electrostatic force between two point charges and their separation distance.

Magnetic field: A region around a magnet or current-carrying wire where magnetic forces act on other magnets or moving charges.