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For a fixed distance, about how many times stronger are electrostatic forces than gravitational forces?

Correct answer C. 10³⁶

Explanation

For two protons, Coulomb's force is roughly 10^36 times their gravitational attraction, because the electric constant is vastly larger than G for such small masses.

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