Electric Charges and Forces

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What happens when two balloons rubbed with wool are brought near each other?

Back

The balloons will repel each other.

Front

In a stable atom, the number of electrons is equal to what?

Back

Protons.

Front

What types of charges attract each other?

Back

Positive and Negative.

Front

Where is the proton located in an atom?

Back

In the very dense nucleus.

Front

If an object has the same number of positive and negative charges, what is its electrical charge?

Back

Neutral or no charge.

Front

What is an electric charge?

Back

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

Front

What are the two types of electric charges?

Back

Positive and Negative.

Front

What is the unit of electric charge?

Back

Coulomb (C).

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

The buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is the role of electrons in electric charge?

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Electrons carry a negative charge and are responsible for electricity.