Electric Charge, Q Flashcards
charging of objects
Charging occurs due to the movement of electrons.
Friction causes electrons to transfer between materials.
Gain of electrons = negative charge.
Loss of electrons = positive charge
forces that electric charges exert on each other
Electric charges exert forces because of their nature.
Like charges repel, opposite charges attract.
This is a basic and natural property of all electric charges.
charging by induction
Charging by induction is a way of charging an object without touching it.
charging by induction
Why attraction happens
A charged object causes electrons to move in a neutral object, creating temporary opposite charges nearby
charging by induction Result
The neutral object gets attracted, and in some cases can be permanently charged.
