Electrostatistics Flashcards
1
Q
Franklin 4 laws
A
Concept of charge
1. Two types of charges, positive and negative
2. Like charges repel
3. Opposite charges atract
4. A charged object will attract or be attracted to a neutral object
2
Q
Conductors
A
Moves electrons easier
-Takes away e- and gives away e-
3
Q
Insulators
A
Doesn’t conduct electrons WELL
4
Q
Polarization
A
Happens when charged & neutral objects are brought near each other
(When all electrons are on one side)
5
Q
Contact
A
Touching
-Electrons move to balance themselves out
6
Q
Friction
A
Rubing (hair or fur will take e- away
7
Q
Induction
A
Neither touching or rubbing
-bring charged object near neutral
-Ground the neutral
8
Q
Grounding
A
An object can be connected to the Earth (usually by a wire attached to a water pipe).
