Electric Charge Properties

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What is an electric charge?

Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field.

What are the two types of electric charges?

The two types of electric charges are positive and negative.

What is the unit of electric charge?

The unit of electric charge is the Coulomb (C).

How do like charges behave towards each other?

Like charges repel each other.

Describe the behavior of opposite charges.

Opposite charges attract each other.

What is the principle of conservation of charge?

The total charge in an isolated system remains constant.

What does it mean for an object to be electrically neutral?

An electrically neutral object has an equal number of positive and negative charges.

What is Coulomb's Law?

Coulomb's Law describes the force between two charged objects.

How is charge transferred in conduction?

In conduction, charge is transferred through direct contact between materials.

What is meant by charging by induction?

Induction involves rearranging charges in an object without direct contact.

What are conductors and insulators?

Conductors allow electric charges to flow easily, while insulators do not.

Why do electrons flow in a conductor?

Electrons flow due to the presence of an electric field that exerts force on them.

What happens when a charged object is brought near a neutral object?

It induces an opposite charge in the nearest part of the neutral object.

What is static electricity?

Static electricity is the build-up of electric charges on the surface of a material.

Can electric charge exist alone?

No, charges are always found as either positive or negative, but not isolated.

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