Two objects will never actually touch

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When an object is placed on a table, the particles in both the object and the table do not actually touch due to electrostatic repulsion between their electrons. This repulsion is a result of the strong electric fields generated by the charged particles, which influence their interactions. The strength of these fields prevents the electrons from coming into contact, requiring an infinite amount of energy for them to do so. Understanding this concept is crucial, particularly when considering the behavior of valence electrons in different materials. The discussion highlights the importance of field models in explaining particle interactions at a fundamental level.
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Homework Statement


When an object is placed on table, the particles in the object and the particles in the table never actually touch.


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In a short paragraph, explain how the field model can be used to explain why the particles never touch. Refer to the strengths of the fields, and describle how individual charged particles are influenced by and react to the fields.


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My answer is the electrons in the two objects will repel(due to strong electrostatic repulsion) each other, and it will take an infinite amount of energy for the electrons from the 2 objects to touch.
I don't know how to relate to strength of the field, please help, thanks!
 
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Indeed, you only need consider the valence electrons. Aside from that, there's nothing wrong with your analysis, unless you are studying quantum mechanics.
 
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