Elecrtostatics Flashcards
0
Q
how to work out net charge
A
if the initial charge on object 1 (q1) and initial charge on object 2 (q2) the the final charge would be calculated thusly:
q = (q1+q2)/2
1
Q
Conservation of energy
A
the net charge of an isolated system remains constant during any physical process.
2
Q
Coulombs
A
(C)
1nC (nanocoulomb) = 1 x 10^-9C
1mC (microcoulomb) = 1x 10^-6C
3
Q
Current
A
Rate of flow of charge
