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Can two charged

objects push or pull each other even when they are not
touching? Explain your reasoning and give an example.

User LeoSam
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Answer:

yes they can,

Electrostatic forces are non-contact forces; they pull or push on objects without touching them. Rubbing some materials together can result in something called 'charge' being moved from one surface to the other.

Step-by-step explanation:

example: the opposite ends of magnets

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