University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 21 - Electric Charge and Electric Field - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 713: Q21.17

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The Earth contains a very large number of protons and electrons, on the order of $10^{50}$. On the whole, the number of protons and electrons nearly balances out, making the Earth neutral. The electrical force on you, exerted by the Earth, is much smaller than the gravitational force it exerts.
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