Electrostatics

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is electrostatics?
Back
Electrostatics is the study of electric charges at rest, their interactions, and the forces they exert on each other.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a neutral charge?
Back
A neutral charge occurs when an object has an equal number of protons and electrons, resulting in no overall charge.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens when a charged object is brought near a neutral object?
Back
The neutral object can become polarized, causing a separation of charges within it, leading to attraction.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the principle of conservation of charge?
Back
The total electric charge in an isolated system remains constant; charge can neither be created nor destroyed.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is charging by friction?
Back
Charging by friction occurs when two different materials are rubbed together, causing electrons to be transferred from one material to another.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is grounding?
Back
Grounding is the process of connecting an object to the Earth to neutralize its charge by allowing electrons to flow.
7.
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What is an insulator?
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An insulator is a material that does not allow electric charges to flow freely, such as rubber or glass.
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