Gravity verses electromagnetic attraction

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Nabeshin said:
Also, gravity is strictly an attractive force, whereas electromagnetism can work to attract or repel.

Hi there Nabeshin,

Could you do me a favour and explain to me how attraction is actioned or possible?

As I was under the impression all forces are Repulsive..

Cheers,

Peter J schoen..
 

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