Electric Charges and Forces Quiz
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What is the standard unit of current?

  • Ampere (correct)
  • Volt
  • Coulomb
  • Ohm

Which type of current has a constant flow of electrons in one direction?

  • Pulsating Current
  • Direct Current (DC) (correct)
  • Alternating Current (AC)
  • Reactive Current

What does higher resistance at the same voltage result in?

  • Inconsistent current
  • Lower current (correct)
  • No change in current
  • Higher current

What device is used to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)?

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What is voltage a measure of?

<p>The work required to move a unit of charge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of electric charge?

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Which particles inside the atom are responsible for electric charge?

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What does the law of electric charges state?

<p>Like charges repel and unlike charges attract. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of charge is present when an object has an equal number of protons and electrons?

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How does distance affect the strength of the electric force?

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What is the process called when two objects are rubbed together leading to a charge transfer?

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What device is used to measure whether an object is charged?

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Which method of charging involves bringing a charged object near a neutral object without direct contact?

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What causes the hair to stand up when holding a charged balloon near it?

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What is the term for the sudden flow of charges that can occur after building up static electricity?

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Which of the following materials is considered a good conductor of electricity?

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What role do lightning rods serve during a storm?

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What happens during the process of creating an electromagnet?

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Which of the following is an example of an insulator?

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Which factor contributes to making a material a good insulator?

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How does static electricity relate to magnetism?

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Flashcards

Atom

The smallest unit of matter, composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Electric Charge

A property of matter that creates electromagnetic interactions between atoms.

Coulomb (C)

The unit of measurement for electric charge.

Electric Field

A region around a charged object where an electric force is exerted on other charged objects.

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Electric Force

A force of attraction or repulsion between charged objects.

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Charging by Friction

A method of charging an object by rubbing it against another material, causing the transfer of electrons.

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Charging by Contact or Conduction

A method of charging an object by direct contact with a charged object, allowing for the transfer of electrons.

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Charging by Induction

A method of charging an object by bringing a charged object near but not touching it, causing a rearrangement of charges within the object.

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Electric Current

The flow of electric charge, often described as the movement of electrons through a conductor like a wire.

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Ampere (A)

The standard unit of measurement for electric current, representing the amount of electric charge passing a point in one second.

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Voltage

The force that pushes electric charges through a circuit, causing them to flow from a high potential to a low potential.

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Resistance

The opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms.

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Alternating Current (AC)

A type of electric current where the flow of electrons changes direction continuously and periodically.

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Electric Discharge

The sudden flow of charges from an object, often accompanied by a spark, flash, or noise.

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Conductor

A material allowing charges to move easily through it.

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Insulator

Materials that resist the flow of charges, preventing electricity from flowing through them easily.

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Semiconductor

Materials with conductivity between conductors and insulators, allowing controlled flow of charges.

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Electromagnet

Generated by passing electric current through a coil of wire wrapped around a magnetic core, creating a magnetic field.

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Negatively Charged

When an object gains electrons, becoming negatively charged due to an excess of electrons.

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Positively Charged

When an object loses electrons, becoming positively charged due to a deficiency of electrons.

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Electrostatic Attraction

The attraction between opposite charges, such as a positively charged object attracting a negatively charged object.

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Study Notes

Electric Charges

  • Electric charges are a physical property causing electromagnetic interactions between atoms.
  • The unit of electric charge is the Coulomb (C).
  • Matter is composed of atoms, which contain subatomic particles: protons (+), neutrons (neutral), and electrons (-).
  • Atoms are neutral because the number of protons equals the number of electrons.
  • Objects can have three types of charges: positive (+), negative (-), or neutral.

Laws of Electric Charges

  • Like charges repel each other.
  • Unlike charges attract each other.
  • Charges are neither created nor destroyed, only transferred.
  • The electric field surrounds a charged object, exerting a force on other charged objects.

Electric Force

  • The electric force is the attraction or repulsion between charged objects.
  • The strength of the electric force depends on the type and size of the charges and the distance between them.
  • A smaller distance results in a stronger force.

Charging Methods

  • Friction: Rubbing objects together transfers electrons.
  • Conduction: Transferring charges by direct contact.
  • Induction: Rearranging charges in an object by bringing a charged object nearby without contact.

Static Electricity

  • Static electricity is the buildup of electric charges.
  • Static means stationary or constant.
  • Examples include:
    • Rubbing a balloon on hair, causing electrons to transfer
    • Electric shocks after shuffling on carpet
    • Lightning

Static Discharge

  • Electric discharge is the sudden flow of electric charges.
  • It occurs when charges build up and then quickly move to equalize.
  • Examples include: touching a metal after shuffling on carpet, lightning. -Three things you notice: shock, flash, and noise (or lightening for bigger examples.)

Conductors and Insulators

  • Conductors allow charges to flow easily.
  • Examples: metals, water (with dissolved salts), graphite (in pencils)
  • Human body can conduct small amounts of electric current.
  • Insulators resist the flow of charges.
  • Examples: rubber, glass, plastic, wood, paper

Electric Current

  • Current (I) is the flow of electric charge or the flow of electrons through a wire.
  • The unit is Ampere (A).
  • Alternating current (AC) changes direction and is used in power lines and appliances.
  • Direct current (DC) flows in one direction and is used in batteries.
  • AC can be converted to DC using a transformer.

Factors Affecting Electric Current (Voltage and Resistance)

  • Voltage (V): The difference in electrical potential driving charges.
  • Higher voltage leads to a higher rate of charge flow.
  • Resistance (Ω, ohms): The opposition to charge flow. Higher resistance results in lower current.

Electromagnetism

  • Electricity can produce magnetism.
  • Magnetism can create electricity, using electromagnets and electromagnetism.

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