Electric Forces

Front

What happens when electrons move from one object to another?

Back

An unbalanced charge forms on the object.

Front

What is the nature of electrical forces?

Back

Invisible.

Front

What type of force occurs between two charged objects with like signs?

Back

Repelling force.

Front

What is the area around an electric charge that experiences the force exerted by the charge?

Back

Electric Field.

Front

What type of force occurs between two charged objects with unlike signs?

Back

Attracting force.

Front

What is an electric charge?

Back

A property of subatomic particles that causes them to experience a force when placed in an electric field.

Front

What are the two types of electric charges?

Back

Positive and negative.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of charge?

Back

The total electric charge in an isolated system remains constant.

Front

What is an electric force?

Back

The force of attraction or repulsion between charged objects.

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What is the unit of electric charge?

Back

Coulomb (C).