Comparing fields checkpoint

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Similarities and differences between electrostatic and gravitational fields

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10 points

Gravitational fields

Electrostatic fields

Both electrostatic and graviational fields

Affects all masses

Affects charged particles

Can be blocked

Field follows inverse square law

Potential has units of Joules per unit mass

Potential has units of Joules per unit charge

Potenital is inversely propotional to distance

Forces can attract and repel

Forces can only attract

Short range force that holds atoms together

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