Particles possessing the same electric charge experience a repulsive force. This phenomenon is a fundamental principle in electromagnetism. For instance, two negatively charged particles, like those orbiting an atom’s nucleus, will exert a force that pushes them away from each other.
Understanding this interaction is crucial for explaining the structure of matter, the behavior of electrical circuits, and chemical bonding. Its discovery and subsequent study have led to significant advancements in technology, from the development of semiconductors to modern electronics. Historically, investigating the interactions between charged particles provided key evidence for the existence of subatomic particles and helped to refine our understanding of the atom.