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What is the topic of discussion in this chapter?
What is the topic of discussion in this chapter?
Static electricity or electrostatics
What is the historical origin of the term 'electricity'?
What is the historical origin of the term 'electricity'?
From the Greek word 'elektron' meaning amber
Who is credited with the discovery that amber rubbed with wool or silk cloth attracts light objects?
Who is credited with the discovery that amber rubbed with wool or silk cloth attracts light objects?
Thales of Miletus, Greece
What is the phenomenon that occurs when electric charges accumulated due to rubbing of insulating surfaces are discharged?
What is the phenomenon that occurs when electric charges accumulated due to rubbing of insulating surfaces are discharged?
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What does electrostatics deal with?
What does electrostatics deal with?
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What happens when two glass rods rubbed with wool are brought close to each other?
What happens when two glass rods rubbed with wool are brought close to each other?
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What do two plastic rods rubbed with cat’s fur do when brought close to each other?
What do two plastic rods rubbed with cat’s fur do when brought close to each other?
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What is the property that differentiates the two kinds of charges called?
What is the property that differentiates the two kinds of charges called?
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What happens when a glass rod rubbed with silk is brought in contact with the silk?
What happens when a glass rod rubbed with silk is brought in contact with the silk?
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What is the charge on a glass rod by convention?
What is the charge on a glass rod by convention?
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