Two objects repel each other. This repulsion could be due to ______________ force.

friction

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electrostatic

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either a magnetic or an electrostatic

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The correct option is C either a magnetic or an electrostatic
When there is a repulsive force between two objects, it could be due to an electrostatic or magnetic force.

Electrostatic force: The electrostatic force is an attractive and repulsive force between particles are caused due to their electric charges. The electric force between stationary charged bodies is conventionally known as the electrostatic force.

Magnetic force: Magnetic force can be defined as the magnetic force between two moving charges may be described as the effect exerted upon either charge by a magnetic field created by the other.

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