Charging By Contact Flashcards
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What is charging by contact?
A
When two objects touch and there is an immediate transfer of electrons.
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Q
What is charging by friction?
A
The transfer of electrons when one substance touched another
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Q
What happens when a negatively charged rod touches an uncharged pith ball? Why?
A
The electrons flow into the ball and make it negative. When an object is charged by contact, it receives the same charge as the object that charged it.
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When can charging by contact be dangerous?
A
When you’re part of the circuit.
