5 Questions
What is the source of the word 'electricity'?
The Greek word for amber, ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)
What law describes the forces between electric charges?
Coulomb's law
What is an example of an electrostatic phenomenon mentioned in the text?
Attraction of plastic wrap to one's hand
At what scale do electrostatic forces play a large role?
Nanoscale
How much stronger is the force between an electron and a proton compared to the gravitational force acting between them?
More than 39 orders of magnitude
Test your knowledge of electrostatics with this quiz! Explore the principles of electric charges and their interactions, and enhance your understanding of this fascinating branch of physics.
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