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What is the difference between the gravitational force and magnetic force?

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Gravitational Force	Magnetic Force
1. Gravitational force acts between any objects with mass.	1. Magnetic force acts between objects with specific properties.
2. It depends on the mass of the objects.	2. It does not depend on the mass of objects.
3. It acts over longrange as a gravitational field is large.	3. It acts over shortrange as magnetic field is short.
4. Object are always attracted to each other.	4. Objects are either attracted or repelled.

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