Static electricity, Eletrical Fields, Current And Charge Flashcards
1
Q
What is a charged atom known as?
A
Any atom whether negatively or positively charged is an ion.
2
Q
What do like charges do?
A
Like charges repel
3
Q
What do opposite charges do?
A
Opposite charges attract
4
Q
Charging by friction
A
From rubbing insualting materials together negatively charged electrons are rubbed off one material and onto another.
5
Q
What is current?
A
The charge passing a point per unit time
6
Q
Current equation
A
Current= charge÷time
I=Q÷T
(Coulans) ( amps) (seconds)
