Is Coulomb's Law a Spatial Concept or a Space-Time Phenomenon?

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Coulomb's Law describes the electrostatic force between two charged particles, defined by the equation F=kQ1Q2/r², where F is the force, Q1 and Q2 are the charges, and r is the distance between them. The discussion clarifies that the distance r is a geometric distance, indicating that the forces act along a straight line in space rather than in a space-time context. This distinction emphasizes that Coulomb's Law operates within classical physics parameters, focusing solely on spatial relationships between charged particles.

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Im reading about Coulombs law in my textbook.

It states that:

"The forces between to charged particles are proportional with the charges Q1 and Q2, and inversely proportional with the square of the distance r between them.

F=kQ1Q2/r2

The forces acts along the straight line between the particles"

Is this a straight line in space-time or just space?
 
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Just space. You've been given a geometric description - r is geometric distance.
 
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