Which statements correctly compare the gravitational force with the electrical force? Check all that apply.

The gravitational force can be repulsive.
The gravitational force can be attractive.
The electrical force can be repulsive.
The electrical force can be attractive.
Any two objects experience a gravitational force between them.
Any two objects experience an electrical force between them.

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The correct statements comparing the gravitational force with the electrical force are:

1. **The gravitational force can be attractive.** - This is true; gravitational forces are always attractive.
2. **The electrical force can be repulsive.** - This is true; electrical forces can be either attractive or repulsive, depending on the charges involved (like charges repel, opposite charges attract).
3. **The electrical force can be attractive.** - This is also true; it can attract opposite charges.
4. **Any two objects experience a gravitational force between them.** - This is true; any two masses will always exert a gravitational force on each other.
5. **Any two objects experience an electrical force between them.** - This is true only if the objects are charged; if they are neutral, they will not exert an electrical force on each other.

Therefore, the following statements apply:

- The gravitational force can be attractive.
- The electrical force can be repulsive.
- The electrical force can be attractive.
- Any two objects experience a gravitational force between them.
- Any two objects experience an electrical force between them (if they are charged).

The statement "The gravitational force can be repulsive." is incorrect. Gravitational forces are never repulsive; they are always attractive.