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A neutral metal sphere is touched by a negatively charged rod. As a result, the sphere becomes negatively charged. What type of charging is this?
A neutral metal sphere is touched by a negatively charged rod. As a result, the sphere becomes negatively charged. What type of charging is this?
- Polarization
- Charging by friction
- Charging by conduction (correct)
- Charging by induction
The total electric charge in an isolated system can either increase or decrease, depending on the interactions within the system.
The total electric charge in an isolated system can either increase or decrease, depending on the interactions within the system.
False (B)
State Coulomb's Law in words, explaining the relationship between force, charge, and distance.
State Coulomb's Law in words, explaining the relationship between force, charge, and distance.
Coulomb's Law states that the electrostatic force between two point charges is directly proportional to the product of the magnitudes of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Materials that allow electric charge to move freely are called ______.
Materials that allow electric charge to move freely are called ______.
Match the charging methods with their descriptions:
Match the charging methods with their descriptions:
Two point charges, +q and -q, are placed a distance r apart. What happens to the electrostatic force between them if the distance is doubled?
Two point charges, +q and -q, are placed a distance r apart. What happens to the electrostatic force between them if the distance is doubled?
Which of the following statements accurately describes electric field lines?
Which of the following statements accurately describes electric field lines?
Three charges are arranged in an equilateral triangle. Two of the charges are +q, and one is -q. What can be said of the net force on the negative charge?
Three charges are arranged in an equilateral triangle. Two of the charges are +q, and one is -q. What can be said of the net force on the negative charge?
What is the primary factor that determines the direction of an electric field?
What is the primary factor that determines the direction of an electric field?
Electric field lines can cross each other in space where electric fields from multiple charges are present.
Electric field lines can cross each other in space where electric fields from multiple charges are present.
A point charge of +2 Coulombs is placed 1 meter away from a point charge of -2 Coulombs, forming a dipole. Define the equation for the dipole moment.
A point charge of +2 Coulombs is placed 1 meter away from a point charge of -2 Coulombs, forming a dipole. Define the equation for the dipole moment.
The electric field inside a uniformly charged hollow sphere is always ____.
The electric field inside a uniformly charged hollow sphere is always ____.
Match the following charge distributions with their corresponding electric field symmetries:
Match the following charge distributions with their corresponding electric field symmetries:
Consider a closed surface enclosing a net charge of zero. According to Gauss's Law, what can be said about the electric field on the surface?
Consider a closed surface enclosing a net charge of zero. According to Gauss's Law, what can be said about the electric field on the surface?
Gauss's Law is applicable for calculating the electric field due to asymmetric charge distributions.
Gauss's Law is applicable for calculating the electric field due to asymmetric charge distributions.
What is the significance of the angle θ in the formula ΦE = E * A * cos(θ) for electric flux?
What is the significance of the angle θ in the formula ΦE = E * A * cos(θ) for electric flux?
The electric field inside a conductor in electrostatic equilibrium is always ____.
The electric field inside a conductor in electrostatic equilibrium is always ____.
A metallic sphere of radius $R$ has a charge $+Q$ uniformly distributed on its surface. What is the magnitude of the electric field at a point inside the sphere at a distance $r < R$ from the center?
A metallic sphere of radius $R$ has a charge $+Q$ uniformly distributed on its surface. What is the magnitude of the electric field at a point inside the sphere at a distance $r < R$ from the center?
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Electric Charge
Electric Charge
A fundamental property causing matter to experience force in an electromagnetic field.
Types of Electric Charge
Types of Electric Charge
Protons (positive) and electrons (negative).
SI Unit of Electric Charge
SI Unit of Electric Charge
Coulomb (C).
Charge is Quantized
Charge is Quantized
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Charge is Conserved
Charge is Conserved
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Conductors
Conductors
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Coulomb's Law
Coulomb's Law
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Electric Field
Electric Field
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Electric Field Intensity (E)
Electric Field Intensity (E)
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Electric Field Lines
Electric Field Lines
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E Field of a Point Charge
E Field of a Point Charge
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Electric Dipole
Electric Dipole
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Dipole Moment (p)
Dipole Moment (p)
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Electric Flux (ΦE)
Electric Flux (ΦE)
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Electric Flux (Uniform Field)
Electric Flux (Uniform Field)
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Gauss's Law
Gauss's Law
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Gaussian Surface
Gaussian Surface
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Electrostatic Shielding
Electrostatic Shielding
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