Chapter 8: Electric Fields Flashcards

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Differences between gravitational and electric fields

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  1. Gravitational forces are always attractive; electric fields can be attractive or repulsive
  2. Objects can be shielded from electric fields
  3. The medium between the charges or masses effects the size of electric forces
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Differences between gravitational and electric fields

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  1. Gravitational forces are always attractive; electric fields can be attractive or repulsive
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  3. The medium between the charges or masses effects the size of electric forces
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