electrostatic force

American  

[i-lek-troh-stat-ik fawrs] / ɪˈlɛk troʊˌstæt ɪk ˈfɔrs /

noun

plural

electrostatic forces

1. Physics. Also called Coulomb force. the force of attraction or repulsion between electrically charged particles that are at rest.

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electrostatic force Scientific  

1. See Coulomb force

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Example Sentences

The opposing electrostatic force, generated by the charged particles in the salt solution, prevents them from sticking completely.

From Science Daily • Oct. 23, 2025

Electrostatic forces keep the test masses in the same relative positions to each other, so any difference generated in this applied electrostatic force would have to be the result of deviations in the objects' accelerations.

From Scientific American • Sep. 15, 2022

The electrostatic force attracting the electron to the proton depends only on the distance between the two particles.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

The reason is that the electrostatic force is “diluted” due to screening between molecules.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

If a luminous discharge is produced in a closed exhausted tube, do the atoms arrange themselves in obedience to any other but to electrostatic force acting in straight lines from atom to atom?

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford