What is an electrostatic force? Give two examples where you find this force in nature? [3 MARKS]

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The force exerted by a charged body on another charged or uncharged body by virtue of its charge is known as electrostatic force.

Examples:
1. Pieces of paper getting attracted towards a plastic rubbed in wool/hair/fur.
2.Balloon get stick to wall on rubbing with dry hair.

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