The force exerted by a charged body on any other charged body is known as _____ force.

magnetic

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electrostatic

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gravitational

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pressure

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Solution

The correct option is B electrostatic
Force applied by a charged body on any other charged body is called electrostatic force. Like charges repel each other and unlike charges attract each other.

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