Gravitational Versus Electrostatic Forces
The electrostatic repulsion between two protons is approximately 10^36 times stronger than their gravitational attraction. Nevertheless, gravitational forces are considered dominant when analyzing planetary motion. Which of the following best explains this apparent discrepancy?
A
Gravitational forces that amplify over large distances
B
Electrical neutrality of large astronomical bodies
C
Relativistic effects at planetary scales
D
Quantum effects that suppress electrostatic forces
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