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Physics

Charged Particle Interactions

Quick fact

The electromagnetic force between two electrons is about 10^36 times stronger than the gravitational force between them—yet we rarely notice because opposite charges tend to cancel out in bulk matter.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why rubbing a balloon on your hair makes it stick to a wall, or why opposites attract in magnets? The answer lies in the invisible forces between charged particles.