rogainuser said:For example, the electrostatic force between two point charges, for both when they are oppositely charged and like charged?
rogainuser said:What is the mechanism for explaining the different effect of repulsion and also attraction due to the exchange of virtual photons in the electromagnetic forces?
For example, the electrostatic force between two point charges, for both when they are oppositely charged and like charged?
An electromagnetic force is a fundamental force of nature that is responsible for the interactions between electrically charged particles. It is one of the four fundamental forces in the universe, along with gravity, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force.
Repulsion occurs when two charged particles have the same type of charge (either positive or negative) and push away from each other. Attraction occurs when two charged particles have opposite charges and are pulled towards each other.
Electromagnetic forces are created by the exchange of virtual particles called photons between charged particles. These photons carry the force between the charged particles, causing them to either repel or attract each other.
Yes, electromagnetic forces can act over long distances, even up to infinity. However, the strength of the force decreases as the distance between the charged particles increases.
Electromagnetic forces are responsible for many observable phenomena in matter, such as the attraction between positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons in atoms, the repulsion between like charges, and the formation of chemical bonds between atoms. They also play a crucial role in the behavior of electricity and magnetism.