Ch 15 Static Electricity Flashcards
1
Q
What types of charges are there in static electricity?
A
positive and negative charges.
2
Q
What is the SI unit for charges?
A
coulomb (C)
3
Q
Define the law of electrostatic.
A
Like charges repel.
Unlike charges attract.
4
Q
What is an electric field?
A
A region where an electric charge experience an electric force.
5
Q
What does the direction of the arrow in the electric field line represent?
A
It represent the path a positive test charge would take if placed in the electric field.
