Charge Interactions

How do objects become positively charged?

• They gain electrons

• They lose electrons

• Rubbing or Friction

How do objects become negatively charged?

• They gain electrons

• They lose electrons

• Rubbing or Friction

Force resulting from interaction between electrically charged particles

• Magnetic Force

• Electromagnetic Force

• Electric Force

• Current

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The positively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom are called __________________.

• electrons

• ions

• neutrons

• protons

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Electric Field

• A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

• The region around a magnet where magnetic forces can act.

• A region around a charged object where other objects experience an electric force.

• The interaction between electricity and magnetism.

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Term: Electric Force

• The force of attraction or repulsion between electrically charged objects.

• The accumulation of electric charge on an object.

• A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

• The force of attraction or repulsion generated by magnets.

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Term: Static Electricity

• The process of generating a current by moving an electrical conductor in a magnetic field.

• The flow of electric charge.

• The force of attraction or repulsion between electrically charged objects.

• The accumulation of electric charge on an object.

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What happens when two objects with the same type of charge are brought close to each other?

• They attract each other

• They repel each other

• They have no interaction

• They neutralize each other

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Which of the following is a correct statement about electric charge?

• Like charges attract each other

• Opposite charges repel each other

• Like charges repel each other

• Electric charges do not interact

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What is the unit of electric charge?

• Volt

• Ampere

• Coulomb

• Ohm