Coulomb interactions

Coulomb interactions are the forces between charged particles, like electrons and protons, based on their electric charge. They can either attract or repel each other: opposite charges attract, like charges repel. These forces follow Coulomb's law, which states that the strength of the interaction depends on the amount of charge and how far apart the particles are. The closer they are and the larger their charges, the stronger the force. These interactions are fundamental to how atoms and molecules form, influencing everything from the structure of matter to electrical phenomena.