Comparing the electrostatic force and the gravitational force we can say that
A) both have the same dependence on distance, both involve attraction and repulsion, but the gravitational force is stronger.
B) both have the same dependence on distance, both involve attraction and repulsion, but the electrostatic force is stronger.
C) both have the same dependence on distance, the electro?static force can be either attractive or repulsive while the gravitational force is only attractive, and the electrostatic force is stronger.
D) both have the same dependence on distance, the electrostatic force can be either attractive or repulsive while the gravitational force is only repulsive, and the electrostatic force is weaker.
E) the electrostatic force falls off more rapidly with distance, the electrostatic force can be either attractive or repulsive while gravitation is only attractive, and the electrostatic force is stronger.

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Both electrostatic and gravitational forces have the same dependence on distance, following the inverse square law. However, the electrostatic force can be both attractive and repulsive, while the gravitational force is only attractive. Additionally, the electrostatic force is stronger than gravitational force as it is proportional to the square of the charge, while gravitational force is proportional to the mass only.

Comparing the Electrostatic Force and the Gravitational Force We Can