Electrostatic force is a fundamental force of nature that describes the attraction or repulsion between electrically charged particles. It is caused by the interaction of electric fields, which are created by charged particles.
Electrostatic force can be measured using a tool called an electrostatic force meter, which uses the principles of Coulomb's law to calculate the force between two charged particles. The force is typically measured in units of Newtons (N).
Some common examples of electrostatic force include the attraction or repulsion between two magnets, the static cling of clothes after being dried in a dryer, and the shock you may experience when touching a metal object after walking on a carpet.
The strength of electrostatic force depends on the magnitude and sign (positive or negative) of the charges involved, as well as the distance between the charges. The force decreases as the distance between the charges increases.
Electrostatic force and electric potential energy are closely related. The force between two charged particles is directly proportional to the amount of potential energy they possess. As the distance between the particles changes, so does their potential energy and the force between them.