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why do positive and negative charges attract each other?
The attraction between positive and negative charges is due to the fundamental force of electromagnetism. This force is caused by the exchange of virtual particles called photons between the charges.
When a positive charge and a negative charge are near each other, the positive charge will exert a force on the negative charge, pulling it towards itself. This force is proportional to the strength of the charges and inversely proportional to the distance between them.
This is due to the fact that opposite charges have a net force of attraction between them, while like charges have a net force of repulsion. This is a result of the fundamental laws of electromagnetism and can be explained by the exchange of virtual particles between the charges.
Electrons are negatively charged particles that play a crucial role in the attraction between positive and negative charges. When an electron moves towards a positive charge, it is attracted to it, resulting in a force of attraction between the two charges.
Yes, positive and negative charges can attract each other through different materials. This is because the force of attraction between charges is not affected by the material in between them. However, the strength of the force may be reduced due to the insulating properties of certain materials.