Electric forces are the interactions between charged particles, such as electrons and protons. These forces can either attract or repel objects depending on their charges: like charges repel each other, while opposite charges attract. The strength of the electric force is determined by the amount of charge and the distance between the charged objects, as described by Coulomb's Law. Electric forces play a crucial role in many everyday phenomena, including static electricity and the operation of electronic devices. For example, when you rub a balloon on your hair, it gains a charge and can attract small pieces of paper due to the electric force. Understanding these forces helps explain how electricity works in our daily lives.