Electric Charge

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What is electric charge?

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Electric charge is a property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field. It can be positive or negative.

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What are the two types of electric charge?

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The two types of electric charge are positive charge (protons) and negative charge (electrons).

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What happens when two objects with the same type of charge are brought close together?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when two objects with opposite types of charge are brought close together?

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They attract each other.

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What is an electric field?

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An electric field is a region around a charged object where other charged objects experience a force.

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What is the relationship between distance and electric force?

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The greater the distance between two charged particles, the weaker the electric force between them.

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What is the role of electrons in electric charge transfer?

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Electric charge is primarily transferred when electrons move from one atom to another.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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A proton has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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A neutron has no charge (it is neutral).

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electric charge to flow easily, such as metals.