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Which of the following statement is not a similarity between electrostaic and gravitational forces?

A

Both forces obey inverse square law.

B

Both forces operate over very large distances.

C

Both forces are conservative in nature.

D

Both forces are attractive in nature always.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Electrostatic forces are both attractive and repulsive depending upon the type of charge, but gravitational force is always attractive.
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