Electric charges and forces

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What happens when like charges are brought close together?

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Like charges repel each other.

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What particles are located in the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus of the atom.

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What does it mean if a particle is negatively charged?

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A negatively charged particle has more electrons than protons.

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What are insulators?

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Insulators are materials such as rubber that do not allow charges to flow.

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What does it mean for an object to be positively charged?

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An object that is positively charged contains more protons than electrons.

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electric charges to flow easily.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is an electric force?

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An electric force is the attraction or repulsion between charged objects.