Question

Electrostatic force only attracts.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Electrostatic force

1. It is a type of non-contact force explained by Coulomb.
2. Non-contact forces are the type of forces that act between objects when they are far from each other or not in direct contact with each other.
3. The force of attraction or repulsion between two charged bodies is called electrostatic force.
4. Like charges attract each other.
5. For example, if a positively charged body comes into contact with another positively charged body then they experience an electrostatic force of repulsion.
6. Electrostatic force of repulsion will also act when a negatively charged body interacts with another negatively charged body.
7. When a positively charged body interacts with a negatively charged body, an electrostatic force of attraction is experienced by them.

Thus, the given statement is false.