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Why doesn't electricity get affected by gravity? (self.askphysics)
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Electricity is in the form of electrons, which have mass. Everything that has mass is influenced by gravity. Therefore, why doesn't electricity fall down to the ground due to being influenced by gravity?

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[–] Mardukas 1 points 1 year ago

Gravity is a really weak force. Much weaker than electrostatic forces. Electrons are barely 'aware' of gravity.