How Do Charged Particles Interact Without Physical Contact?

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A charge kept in the vicinity of another charge experiences a force without any physical contact how so
 
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Simple answer: Electromagnetic force.

Simple form of complex answer: The electromagnetic force, which is mediated by virtual photons.

If you want a more in-depth answer I'm sure an expert on the subject could expand on the simple answer.