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Question
Two objects repel each other. This repulsion could be due to
Options
frictional force only
electrostatic force only
magnetic force only
either a magnetic or an electrostatic force
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Solution
either a magnetic or an electrostatic force
Explanation:
The reason for repulsions may be either an electrostatic (in case of similar charges) or a magnetic (in case of similar poles) force.
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