Electrostatics Flashcards
1
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Uses of electrostatics
A
Electrostatic spraying, photocopiers
2
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Properties of conductors
A
Allow charges to flow
Positive/negative charges can be anywhere on the object
Can be discharged by touching
Free electrons present
3
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Properties of insulators
A
Does not allow charges to flow
Positive/negative charges can only be found on the surface
Cannot be discharged by touching
No free electrons
4
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Direction of electric field lines
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From positive charge to negative charge
5
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Definition of electric field
A
The region where an electric charge experiences an electric force
