Which of the following characteristics are held in common by both gravitational and electrostatic forces when dealing with either point masses or charges?
A)inverse square distance law applies
B)forces are conservative
C)potential energy is a function of distance of separation
D)all of the above choices are valid

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All of the above choices are valid for both gravitational and electrostatic forces when dealing with point masses or charges. The inverse square distance law applies to both forces, the forces are conservative, and the potential energy is a function of distance of separation.

Which of the Following Characteristics Are Held in Common by Both