What causes electric charges to experience forces?

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Electric charges interact due to the electric fields they generate, which can become anisotropic when influenced by nearby charges. This anisotropy leads to acceleration as the charge seeks to restore symmetry in the electric field. The discussion also raises the question of whether the Pauli Exclusion Principle plays a role in electrostatic forces. Understanding these interactions is crucial for comprehending the behavior of charged particles. Overall, the relationship between electric fields and charge interactions is a fundamental aspect of physics.
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What cause a particle with the property of electric charge to interact with other charges?
My way of thinking is that due the natural isotropy of the electric field of the electric charges any other electric field near the charge would cause it to become anisotropic, thus causing acceleration in the direction that the electic field is asymetrical to make it symmetrical again. Does the Pauli Exclusion Principle have something to do with it the electrostatic forces?
 
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