Question

What is an electrostatic force?

• A. Force exerted by a charged body on a charged body only.
• B. Force exerted by a charged body on an uncharged body only.
• C. Force exerted by a charged body on both charged body and uncharged body.
• D. Force which is static.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Force exerted by a charged body on a charged body only.

The force exerted by a charged body on another charged body is known as electrostatic force. This force comes into play even when the bodies are not in contact. The electrostatic force, therefore, is an example of a non-contact force.