Chapter 9.2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the method of transferring electric charge using direct contact?
A
Conduction
2
Q
What law states that the total charge is the same before and after any interaction?
A
Law of conservation of charge
3
Q
What is the process of diverting unwanted electric charge directly into the earth?
A
Grounding
4
Q
What is the method of transferring electric change from a distance, without direct contact?
A
Induction
5
Q
What is the flow of charge from one place to another?
A
Current
6
Q
What is a simple device that uses the laws of electrostatics to detect small electric charges?
A
Electroscope
7
Q
What are liquids or solutions that conduct electricity because ions are able to move freely within them?
A
Electrolytes
