Question

What is electrostatic force? Give a few examples.

Answer 1

Electrostatic force: Electrostatic force is the force that exists between electrically charged particles or objects at rest. Examples of electrostatic forces: When we run a piece of paper with the oil in our head with the help of a comb produces electrostatic force.

Answer 2

Electrostatic forces are attractive or repulsive forces between particles that are caused by their electric charges .

A plastic comb which is electrically charged by rubbing in dry hairs, exerts an electrostatic force on uncharged tiny pieces of paper and attracts them.