Electron and Proton Forces: Are They Opposite? Image Analysis

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Electrons and protons have opposite charges, resulting in an attractive electrostatic force between them. This force acts inward, indicating that while the charges attract, the forces on each charge point in opposite directions. If the charges were the same, the force would be repulsive and act outward. The discussion clarifies that the forces are indeed opposite in direction, aligning with the principles of electrostatics. Understanding these interactions is crucial for grasping fundamental concepts in physics.
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On this picture there are electron and proton. As far as I know the forces should be opposite. Am I right?
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/4079/epgl8.jpg
 
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No. The electron and proton have opposite charges.
 
The electrical charges attract, but they're not the only forces at play.
 
hey, electrical charges can also repel.
 
stmartin said:
On this picture there are electron and proton. As far as I know the forces should be opposite. Am I right?
Yes, your diagram is correct (at least the upper one). The electrostatic force between two charges always points in opposite directions on each charge. In this case, the force is attractive, so the forces act inward; if the charges had the same sign, the force would be repulsive and act outward.
 
Ah, so they weren't the direction of field lines...
 

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