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Is repel the opposite of attract?
Yes, repel is the opposite of attract.
Opposite charges repel one another?
Charges repel each other when they have the same charge to them. For example, two electrons repel. Two protons repel. Two negatively charged particles will repel each other. As will two positively charged particles will.
How do objects with opposite charge interact?
they attract each other
The laws of electrostatics consistently demonstrate that opposite charges?
attract
State the rule that describes the behavior of magnetic poles?
Same poles attract where as opposite poles repel. N-N= repel N-S=attract S-N=attract S-S=repel
Can you make a magnet float with another magnet of the opposite polarity?
No, opposite polarities attract, alike polarities repel.
What determines whether charges attract or repel?
If charges are alike, they repel. If charges are opposite, they attract.
How can a compass be used to detect Earth's magnetic field?
A compass needle is actually a weak magnet. Because in magnetism opposite polarities attract while like polarities repel, the needle's north pole seeks the earth's south pole and vice versa.
Is repel the opposite of attract?
Yes, repel is the opposite of attract.
What happens to electrons when they go near a negative charges?
They get repelled away from the negative charge(-) because electrons have anegative charge(-).The rule is that same polarities, in this case (-) and (-), repel each other and opposite polarities, (+) and (+), attract each other. (+) and (-) atom bonding is called Ionic bonding because the atoms have to be ions, either cations(+), or anions; to electromagneticallybond.
Is calm down the opposite of attract?
No. The opposite of attract is to repel. To "calm down" (someone) would be the opposite of infuriate or excite.
What effect will charge object have on an object with the opposite charge?
It will attract it and/or be attracted to it. Opposite charges attract.
What will effect will a charged object have on an object with the opposite charge?
It will attract it and/or be attracted to it. Opposite charges attract.
What is the opposite of attract on a magnet?
In physics and chemistry, the opposite of attract is repel. (Though, in public relations, the opposite of attract is promote.)
Will opposite ends of a magnet attract or repel?
attract
How are the north and south pole differeant?
One is north and one is south. Also they have opposite magnetic polarities.
What is the opposite of distract?
Attract.
