Why is Coulomb's constant so much larger than the gravitational constant?

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i don't know what is the difference between electrical and gravitational force? the second is why is the value of k(9x10+9)is greater compared to the value of G(6.67x10-11).
 
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compare electrical force and gravitational force?
why is the value of Fg smaller than the value of Fk
 

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