Electrostatic force and Gravitational force

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The discussion centers on comparing electrostatic and gravitational forces between two charged particles, each with a charge of +5.0x10-9 C and a mass of 0.060 kg, separated by 3 cm. The calculated electrostatic force is 2.5x10-4 N, while the gravitational force is significantly weaker at 2.668x10-10 N. Despite the gravitational force being much weaker, it has a broader influence, governing the motion of celestial bodies and the structure of the universe. The relationship between these forces can be explained through their respective formulas, highlighting gravity's long-range effects compared to the localized nature of electrostatic forces. Understanding these differences is crucial in physics, particularly in astrophysics.
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I have physics homework and came across this question :

I was asked to find the electrostatic force between two charged particles each having a charge of +5.0x10-9 C and which were separated by a distance of 3cm. I found it to be 2.5x10-4 N.Then I was told to calculate the gravitational force given that the two charged particles have a mass of 0.060kg. I calculated the gravitational force to be 2.668x10-10 N Finally I was asked this question :

Although the force of gravity is much weaker than the electrostatic force, it has a far more reaching effect. Explain.

Can anyone kindly tell me the answer to the last part of the question please ? I thought that maybe the answer should be derived from the two formulae of the respective forces, maybe?
 
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