Physics Flashcards
If 2 neutral objects are rubbed together
One negative electron from the first object will transfer to the second object
Objects lower on the list have a _____ hold on electrons. When these objects gain electrons they become_____ charged
Strong
Negatively
The objects higher on the electrostatic series have a _____ hold on electrons. When these objects lose there electrons they become ____ charged
Weak
Positively
Opposite charged
Attract
Like charges
Repel
How to find the charge of something
P-E
If objects have not been rubbed they are
Neutral
When 2 objects are rubbed together electrons move from
1 object to another
3 ways to charge an object is
Conduction
Induction
Friction
Static electricity is an electrical charge that tends to stay on
Objects surface
Only ____ can move
Electrons
4 components of a circuit are
Sources
Connectors
Loads
Control devices
Electrons can flow through
Closed circuits
Electrons cannot flow through
Open circuits
Electrical current is the flow of
Electrons in a circuit
As resistant increases
Current decreases
Increase in voltage =
Increase in current
Insulators have a…
High resistance