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Why is the universe charge-neutral?

The positive charges (such as from the protons) of the universe are almost neutralized by the negative charges (such as from the electrons). Is there an explanation for this neutrality? Does it ...
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How can two charged black holes merge despite electrostatic repulsion?

I have read this question: Collision of charged black holes And it made me curious. I understand that the charged black holes do have negative EM charge, and they repel. This EM interaction and ...
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What prevents the accumulation of charge in a black hole?

What prevents a static black hole from accumulating more charge than its maximum? Is it just simple Coulomb repulsion? Is the answer the same for rotating black holes? Edit What I understand from ...
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