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Understanding electric charges is essential in physics.

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Types of Electric Charges

Electric charges can be classified into two types: positive and negative. These charges interact with each other through forces of attraction and repulsion.

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    State the two types of electric charges.

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Interaction of Electric Charges

When two charges are brought close together, they can either attract or repel each other depending on their types. Positive charges repel other positive charges and attract negative charges, while negative charges repel other negative charges and attract positive charges.

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    Identify the nature of the force between two like charges.

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