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The electrostatic force between two subatomic particles is than/as the gravitational force between them.

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stronger

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weaker

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equally strong

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Solution

The correct option is A stronger
The electrostatic force between two subatomic particles is much stronger than the gravitational force between them. For example, bits of paper are attracted to a charged comb while opposing gravity.

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