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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Infinite range refers to the property of a force that can act over any distance without diminishing in strength. It means that the force can extend indefinitely without weakening.
The force of attraction or repulsion between charged particles. Like gravitational force, it also has an infinite range and decreases with increasing distance.
Magnetic Force: The force exerted by magnets on magnetic materials or moving charges. Similar to gravitational and electric forces, it has an infinite range and diminishes with distance.