grounding

Question 1

what is grounding

Answer 1

grounding an object involves removing excess charge by transferring electrons between the object and a large object such as earth

Question 2

why can large objects gain or lose electrons and remain neutral?

Answer 2

the electrons spread out

Question 3

what is the symbol that indicates that an object is grounded?

Answer 3

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Question 4

when grounding a negatively charged object, do the electrons move away or towards the object?

Answer 4

away (towards the earth)

Question 9

when grounding a positively charged object, do the electrons move away or towards the object?

Answer 9

towards (away from the earth

Question 10

if a negative hand touches a neutral faucet, what happens?

Answer 10

the hand transfers its electrons into the faucet, and since the faucet it grounded the electrons continue moving and discharge into the earth.
this leaves both objects negative