Answer to Question #117655 in Physics for john carry

Question

The electrostatic force between the earth and the moon can be ignored, ( tick right choice & give reason) ?

(a) because it is much smaller than the gravitational force.
(b) because the bodies are electrically neutral.
(c) because of the tidal effect.

Answer 1

The electrostatic force between the earth and the moon can be ignored because the bodies are electrically neutral. The particles that build the bodies up are electrically neutral.