An electrically charged particle is a particle that has a positive or negative charge.
- Electrically charged particles are associated with the electromagnetic force, which is one of the four fundamental forces of nature.
- The electromagnetic force is responsible for the attraction and repulsion between electrically charged particles, as well as for the propagation of light and other electromagnetic radiation.
- All electrically charged particles interact with each other through the electromagnetic force. The strength of the interaction depends on the magnitude of the charges and the distance between the particles.
- All particles, except for those with no charge, have a positive or negative charge.
- Particles with opposite charges (+ and -) are attracted towards one another by the electric force.
- Particles with the same charge (+ and +, or – and -) are repelled away from one another by the electric force.
- The charge of a particle is a property that is intrinsic to the particle. It cannot be created, destroyed, or changed.