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Recognize that like charges repel each other while opposite charges attract.

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Recognize that like charges repel each other while opposite charges attract

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You need to be able to recognize that like charges repel each other while opposite charges attract.
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Electric Charge Interaction

When two charges are brought close together, their interaction can be observed. If both charges are positive, they will repel each other. If one charge is positive and the other is negative, they will attract each other.

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State the behavior of like charges when they are close together.
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