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Is the rule for the interaction between magnetic poles similar to the rule for the interaction between electrically charged particles?
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According to Coulomb's law, the force between two charges is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. This force can be either attractive or repulsive depending on the nature of Show more…
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