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Char. Limit
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What part of charge causes like charges to repel, and opposite charges to attract? Is it something akin to the Pauli Exclusion Principle of chemistry?
Charge is a fundamental physical property that describes the amount of electrical energy an object possesses. It is represented by the symbol Q and is measured in units of Coulombs (C).
Positive charge refers to an excess of protons in an object, while negative charge refers to an excess of electrons. These two types of charge are attracted to each other, while like charges repel each other.
Opposite charges, such as a positively charged object and a negatively charged object, will attract each other. This is due to the electric force exerted between them, which is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the objects.
Like charges, such as two positively charged objects, repel each other because they have the same type of charge. This means they have an excess of protons and are trying to move away from each other to achieve a more stable state.
Understanding charge is crucial in many areas of science and technology, such as electricity and magnetism, electronics, and even biology. It allows us to explain and predict the behavior of particles and how they interact with each other, leading to advancements in various fields.