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"Repel" is a verb that means to drive away, to discourage, to resist, to fight against. Another word form is "repellent," an adjective used to describe something distasteful that you would wish to resist.
"Rappel" is a verb that very specifically refers to descending down a steep incline or cliff face by sliding down a rope that is wound around the body in a special way (under one thigh, over opposite shoulder, etc.) In fact, the far more commonly used form of the word is "rappelling" -- as in "We're going rappelling in the mountains today."
You're already clear on the fact that Repel and Rappel are also spelled differently -- that's because they come from completely different root words from two different languages.
But I've seen "rappelling" spelled as "repelling" -- even from so-called professional journalists -- so I'd guess that's where at least some of the confusion has started.
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How do particles with the same charge react?
Repel each other.
Do the same polarities repel?
Yes.
If two electrically charged objects repel one another what is true?
they are both they same where as opposites attract like repel
When two like charged objects are placed near each other they?
I can't be sure of exactly what you mean when you say "different". -- The two objects attract each other if their charges have opposite signs. -- They repel each other if their charges both have the same sign. These statements are both true whether or not the charges on the two objects have the same or different magnitudes.
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
What does rappel mean on french road signs?
Means continiation of a restriction. "Rappel" - reminder in french.
Can you give a sentence for rappel?
I was trying to find a sentence for rappel
How do you use rappel in a sentence?
They had to rappel down the side of the mountain.
How do you use rappel in sentence?
She was nervous knowing she had to rappel down the mountain, but she was confident in her training. The word rappel can be used as a noun or a verb.
What is the birth name of Rappel?
Rappel's birth name is Rafael Pay Pinilla.
How do you rappel on Call of Duty 4?
You can't rappel on call of duty 4
Do magnets with the same poles repel?
Yes, they repel when the same poles are together.
When was Rappel born?
Rappel was born on August 20, 1945, in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
What deos repel mean?
"Repel" means "push away".
What does the root word in repulse mean?
The root word is the same as for repel: pel from the Latin repellere, to drive or push.
Does repel mean to throw out?
no
How do particles with the same charge react?
Repel each other.
