Electrostatics Flashcards
1
Q
Removing electrons will give the atom a _____ charge
A
positive
2
Q
Atoms with an excessive number of electrons have a ____ charge
A
negative
3
Q
What is Coulomb’s Law of Electrostatics?
(how do same and opposite charges interact)
A
Same charges repel
Opposite charges attract
4
Q
Direction of field lines is the direction a ___ charge would move if its placed in the field
A
positive
5
Q
An electric field is a region which a _____ will experience a ____.
A
charge, force
6
Q
What does the density of field lines indicate? Higher density = higher ___
A
Strength