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Choose the correct statement:

A

The electric force is attractive while gravitational force is repulsive.

B

The electric force is repulsive while gravitational force is attractive.

C

The electric force is either attractive or repulsive while gravitational force is always attractive.

D

The electric force is always repulsive while the gravitational force may be repulsive or attractive.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the statements provided about electric and gravitational forces. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electric Forces:** - Electric forces arise from charged particles. - Like charges (both positive or both negative) repel each other. - Unlike charges (one positive and one negative) attract each other. - Therefore, electric forces can be both attractive and repulsive. 2. **Understanding Gravitational Forces:** - Gravitational forces arise from masses. - Any two masses will always attract each other, regardless of their nature. - There is no scenario in classical physics where gravitational forces can be repulsive. - Therefore, gravitational forces are always attractive. 3. **Evaluating the Options:** - Option A: "The electric force is attractive while gravitational force is repulsive." - Incorrect, as electric forces can be repulsive. - Option B: "Electric force is repulsive, gravitational force is attractive." - Incorrect, as electric forces can also be attractive. - Option C: "Electric force is neither attractive nor repulsive while gravitational force is always attractive." - Incorrect, as electric forces can be attractive or repulsive. - Option D: "Electric force is always repulsive while the gravitational force may be repulsive or attractive." - Incorrect, as gravitational forces are always attractive. 4. **Correct Conclusion:** - The correct statement is that the electric force can be attractive or repulsive, while the gravitational force is always attractive. - Therefore, the correct option is **Option C**. ### Final Answer: The correct statement is: **Electric force is either attractive or repulsive while gravitational force is always attractive.** ---

To solve the question, we need to analyze the statements provided about electric and gravitational forces. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electric Forces:** - Electric forces arise from charged particles. - Like charges (both positive or both negative) repel each other. - Unlike charges (one positive and one negative) attract each other. ...
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