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How does the electrical force differ from gravity in its manifestation?
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∙ 15y ago
Electric force between electric charges where as the gravitational force is between the masses.
Electric force is of two types both attractive and repulsive as like charges repel and unlike charges attract.
But gravitational force is of only attractive.
Electric force between electric charges. So the constant of proportionality has the electric permittivity property.
But in case of gravitation, universal gravitation constant plays the equivalent role. It will be the same irrespective of the medium. In case of electric field, permittivity of the medium differ from each other.
THe weakest force is the gravitational force where as the electric force would be comparativeley larger.
Relatively moving electric field would bring magnetic field. But moving gravitational field does not produce any such field.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoElectrical force differs from gravity in that charge is important not mass.
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How does the force of gravity between two masses differ from the electrical forse between two charges?
The electrical force has the same form but different strength and can be attractive or repelling.
What are the force acting at rest?
It is the gravitational force. Mostly gravity and static friction. Friction is a manifestation of the electromagnetic force.
What camparable property underlines electrical force?
Comparable with what? You can compare the electrical force with other forces. For example, if you compare it with gravity, it turns out that both are inverse-square laws. While gravity acts on ANY mass, the electrical force only acts on electrically charged objects. And while gravity is always attractive, the electrical force can be both attractive and repulsive.
List of non-contact forces?
Gravity,Magnetism,Strong nuclear force,Weak nuclear force
Is the electrical or gravitational force stronger?
Electrical force is stronger because it acts in all directions, whereas gravity is directed only downward.
How does the force of gravity between two masses differ from the electrical forse between two charges?
The electrical force has the same form but different strength and can be attractive or repelling.
What are the force acting at rest?
It is the gravitational force. Mostly gravity and static friction. Friction is a manifestation of the electromagnetic force.
What directions can electrical force and gravitational force act?
Electrical can either attract or repel - gravity can only attract.
What camparable property underlines electrical force?
Comparable with what? You can compare the electrical force with other forces. For example, if you compare it with gravity, it turns out that both are inverse-square laws. While gravity acts on ANY mass, the electrical force only acts on electrically charged objects. And while gravity is always attractive, the electrical force can be both attractive and repulsive.
List of non-contact forces?
Gravity,Magnetism,Strong nuclear force,Weak nuclear force
Is the electrical or gravitational force stronger?
Electrical force is stronger because it acts in all directions, whereas gravity is directed only downward.
What is the force that pulls matter together called?
Gravity. Well, the strong nuclear force and the electromagnetic force can pull matter together, but electrical and magnetic forces can also repel. Gravity always attracts. This particular question is pretty obviously about gravity.
How does gravity differ from other agents of erosion?
gravity is pulling the rock materials down by its force but agents of erosion is changing of rocks
How does the electromagnetic force differ from the other three forces?
The electromagnetic force has a longer range of effect than any other force except gravity. It is also the second strongest force. Unlike gravity, it can be both attractive and repulsive.
Explain the relationship between the acceleration due to gravity of an falling object and the slope?
The force of gravity on object can differ because of its slope. An object can pick up quick acceleration at a steep slope due to the force of gravity than normal slopes. We say that gravity is force of attraction between the body and the surface of the earth. at a slope gravity attracts the object to itself. The gravitational force is 9.8N. when gravity attracts the object to itself than for sure the object will gain acceleration but the acceleration rate of the object will differ by the slope that it has been pulled.
What force does not have to touch an object to make it move?
Field forces. For Example, gravity and electrical forcesgravitymagneticelectro-staticstrong nuclearweak nuclearanti gravity (hypothetical)
Is electric force is stronger than gravitational force?
Yes because electrical force acts in all directions, whereas gravity is only directed downward.
