Repulsion is a force between two similar or like charges, while Attraction is a force between two dissimilar or unlike charges. ... Example: The force between two electrons (negative charge), while In attraction, the two charges of dissimilar nature are pulling toward each other.

What is attraction and repulsion in physics?

Like charges repel each other; unlike charges attract. Thus, two negative charges repel one another, while a positive charge attracts a negative charge. The attraction or repulsion acts along the line between the two charges. The size of the force varies inversely as the square of the distance between the two charges.

How does attraction and repulsion happen?

When two opposite magnetic poles are close, they attract each other. When like poles are pushed together, there is a force of repulsion. The rule for magnets is that like poles repel and unlike poles attract.