Physics Exam term 2 Flashcards
1
Q
the ratio of the net charge on one plate to the potential
difference, measured in farads, between two plates of
a capacitor
A
capacitance
2
Q
the property of the space around a charged object that
exerts a force on other charged objects
A
electric field
3
Q
the work done moving a positive test charge between two
points in an electric field divided by the magnitude of the
test charge
A
electric potential difference
4
Q
the potential difference of zero between two or more
positions in an electric field
A
equipotential
4
Q
1 J/C
A
volt
5
Q
a device with a specific capacitance that is used in electric
circuits to store electrical energy
A
capacitor
6
Q
the lines providing a picture of the size and strength of the
field around a charged object
A
electric field lines
