electrostatic force
[ɪ-lek-trə-ˈsta-tik ˈfȯrs]
nounfemininepl: electrostatic forces / forças eletrostáticas
força eletrostática
1. The force exerted between charged particles or objects due to their electric charges, described by Coulomb's law
The electrostatic force between two electrons causes them to repel each other.
A força eletrostática entre dois elétrons faz com que eles se repilam mutuamente.
2. A non-contact force that acts over a distance between electrically charged bodies
Electrostatic force is responsible for holding atoms together through electron-nucleus interactions.
A força eletrostática é responsável por manter os átomos unidos através de interações entre elétrons e núcleo.
This is a technical scientific term used consistently across English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is commonly taught in physics curricula at high school and university levels. The term is fundamental in chemistry and physics education, and there is no colloquial variation. It reflects the universal nature of scientific terminology in both American and Brazilian educational systems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
Coulomb force interaction
electrostatic attraction and repulsion
electrostatic equilibrium
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