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What happens when two glass rods, rubbed with wool, are brought close to each other?

  • They attract each other.
  • They change color.
  • They do not interact at all.
  • They repel each other. (correct)

Which material does a plastic rod attract after being rubbed with fur?

  • Pith balls. (correct)
  • Another plastic rod.
  • A glass rod.
  • Silk cloth.

When a plastic rod rubbed with fur touches pith balls, what occurs?

  • The pith balls become neutral.
  • The pith balls gain a charge and repel each other. (correct)
  • The pith balls attract each other.
  • The pith balls stick to the rod.

What type of electric charge do glass and plastic rods acquire when rubbed?

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What is observed when a glass rod rubbed with silk touches another glass rod?

<p>They repel each other. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following materials does NOT attract a plastic rod?

<p>Wood. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After rubbing, how do two strands of wool behave when brought close to each other?

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What type of experiment establishes the existence of electric charges?

<p>Careful analyses of electrostatic behavior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the free electrons in sphere A when a positively charged rod is brought near it?

<p>They are attracted towards the rod. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After the positively charged rod is removed, what happens to the charges on the spheres?

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What type of charging process is observed when the spheres are separated while the rod is still held near sphere A?

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What charge does the left surface of sphere A develop when the positively charged rod is close?

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What occurs to the insulative forces acting on the charges during the induction process?

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What is the net charge on each sphere after the glass rod is removed and the spheres are separated?

<p>One sphere is negatively charged, and the other is positively charged. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does charging by induction not cause the positively charged rod to lose any charge?

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What happens to the charges once the rod is removed and the spheres are sufficiently separated?

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What occurs when electrified rods are brought near light objects?

<p>Opposite charges are induced on the near surfaces of the objects. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes lighter particles, like bits of paper, to be attracted towards electrified rods?

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How can a metallic sphere be charged positively without direct contact?

<p>By bringing a negatively charged rod close to it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the charging process described, what happens to the free electrons in the metallic sphere?

<p>They pile up at the near end due to repulsion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the electric field E represent in the context of a system of charges?

<p>The force on a charge without considering the charge's influence on the system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the metallic sphere is connected to the ground?

<p>Electrons flow from the sphere to the ground. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ensures that the positive charge at the near end of the sphere is maintained after disconnecting from the ground?

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How is the electric field E mathematically expressed based on the positions of the source charges?

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In the described charging process, which statement is true after the rod is removed?

<p>The positive charge spreads uniformly over the sphere. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the concept of an electric field considered convenient in electrostatics?

<p>It characterizes the electric environment without measuring disturbance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the charging of the metallic sphere as a result of the negatively charged rod being brought near?

<p>Induction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic does the electric field possess regarding the unit positive test charge used to measure it?

<p>It is defined independently of the test charge. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of electric fields, what is true about the vector nature of E?

<p>Electric fields vary in direction and magnitude from point to point. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between electric field and the measurable force on a charge?

<p>Electric field is derived from the force acting on a unit charge. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'field' generally refer to in physics?

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What does the use of Coulomb's law and the superposition principle imply in the context of electric fields?

<p>They can be used to calculate total electric force from charges. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of introducing the concept of the electric field?

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How does the motion of charge q1 affect charge q2 according to the electric field concept?

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What is the relationship between electric and magnetic fields and their detection?

<p>They can be detected only through their effects on electric charges. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a source of time-dependent electromagnetic fields is switched off?

<p>They continue to propagate and can transport energy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the electric field concept considered to have independent dynamics?

<p>It evolves according to its own laws and influences forces on other charges. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What force does the electron experience in an upward electric field?

<p>A downward force equal to its charge multiplied by the electric field magnitude. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would the motion of a proton differ from that of an electron in the same electric field?

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Who first introduced the concept of the electric field?

<p>Faraday (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the amount of water flowing through a ring in a stream?

<p>The orientation of the ring relative to the flow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What represents the direction of a planar area vector?

<p>The outward normal of the surface (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the direction of the area element vector determined for a closed surface?

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What is the equation that defines electric flux through an area element ΔS?

<p>Δφ = E ΔS cosθ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of electric flux, what does the angle θ represent?

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What occurs when dividing a curved surface into small area elements?

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What is a common challenge when identifying the direction of an area element vector?

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Which statement correctly describes the area element vector ΔS for a closed surface?

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Flashcards

Like charges repel

Objects with the same electric charge push each other away.

Unlike charges attract

Objects with opposite electric charges pull each other together.

Electric charge

A fundamental property of matter that causes attraction or repulsion between objects.

Electrified objects

Objects that have acquired an electric charge through rubbing or other means.

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Pith balls

Small, light balls used in experiments to demonstrate electrostatic forces.

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Electrostatic forces

Forces of attraction or repulsion between electrically charged objects.

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Two types of electric charge

There are two kinds of electric charge: positive and negative.

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Electrostatic experiments

Experiments that demonstrate the fundamental principles of electrostatic interactions by using objects that possess electric charge.

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Charging by Induction

A method of charging an object without direct contact. This process involves inducing a charge on one object by bringing a charged object nearby.

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Induced Charge

The temporary charge that builds up on an object due to the presence of a nearby charged object.

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Opposite Charges Attract

An object with a positive charge will attract an object with a negative charge.

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Neutral State

A state where an object has an equal balance of positive and negative charges, resulting in no net charge.

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Equilibrium (in charges)

A state where the forces acting on the charges are balanced.

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Charging by Contact

A method of charging an object by direct physical contact with a charged object.

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Free Electrons

Electrons that are not tightly bound to an atom and can move around within a material.

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Accumulated Charge

The build-up of excess charge on a surface.

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Electric Field (E)

A vector field that describes the influence of electric charges on each other. It represents the force a unit positive charge would experience if placed at a point in the field.

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Unit Positive Test Charge

A hypothetical charge with a positive value of +1 coulomb used to measure the strength of an electric field. It is assumed to be so small that it does not disturb the electric field being measured.

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How is electric field determined?

The electric field at a point in space is determined by the positions of the source charges creating the field. It is calculated using Coulomb's law and the superposition principle.

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Why is the electric field concept useful?

The concept of the electric field is a convenient way to characterize the electrical environment around a system of charges. It simplifies analyzing the interactions between charges by focusing on the field itself rather than individual forces.

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Superposition Principle

The total electric field at a point due to multiple charges is simply the vector sum of the electric fields created by each individual charge.

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Vector Field

A field that has both magnitude and direction at every point in space, like electric field. It is represented by vectors, which show the direction and strength of the field.

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Electric flux

A measure of the number of electric field lines passing through a given surface. It is calculated as the dot product of the electric field and the area vector.

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Area vector

A vector representing the magnitude and direction of a surface. Its magnitude is equal to the area of the surface, and its direction is perpendicular to the surface.

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Why is area a vector?

Because the amount of electric flux passing through a surface depends on its orientation relative to the electric field. A surface perpendicular to the field will experience maximum flux, while a surface parallel to the field will experience zero flux.

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Outward normal

The direction perpendicular to a closed surface and pointing outwards from the enclosed volume.

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Electric flux through a closed surface

The total number of electric field lines passing through a closed surface. It is calculated by summing the flux through each small area element of the surface.

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Electric flux equation

Δφ = E.ΔS = E ΔS cosθ

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What is θ in the flux equation?

The angle between the electric field vector (E) and the area vector (ΔS).

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Electric flux and field lines

Electric flux is proportional to the number of electric field lines cutting through a given area. More field lines indicate a stronger electric field and hence a larger flux.

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What is the significance of the electric field in relation to time-dependent electromagnetic phenomena?

The true physical significance of the concept of electric field becomes apparent when dealing with time-dependent electromagnetic phenomena, where the interaction between charges is not instantaneous due to the finite speed of light.

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What causes the time delay in the interaction of two moving charges?

Because the greatest speed at which a signal or information can travel is the speed of light (c), the effect of any motion of one charge on another cannot be instantaneous. There will be a time delay between the cause (motion of the first charge) and the effect (force on the second charge).

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How does the concept of electric field explain the time delay?

The electric field, particularly the electromagnetic field, is the key to explaining this delay. The accelerated motion of one charge produces electromagnetic waves that propagate at the speed of light, reaching the second charge and causing a force. The concept of the field elegantly accounts for this time delay.

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What are the properties of electromagnetic fields?

Electromagnetic fields are not just mathematical constructs; they are considered physical entities with an independent dynamics. They evolve according to their own laws and can also transport energy.

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What happens to the electromagnetic field when a source is switched off?

When a source of time-dependent electromagnetic fields is turned on briefly and then switched off, propagating electromagnetic fields carrying energy are left behind.

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Who introduced the concept of the field?

The concept of the field was first introduced by Michael Faraday, a renowned physicist.

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What is the significance of the concept of fields in physics?

The concept of fields is now one of the central concepts in physics, playing a pivotal role in understanding fundamental physical phenomena.

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Why are electromagnetic fields important?

Electromagnetic fields are important because they can explain the time delay in interaction between moving charges, they have their own independent dynamics and they can transport energy.

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Induction charging

A method of charging an object without direct contact, by bringing a charged object nearby, causing charge distribution within the object.

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Charge separation

When charges within an object distribute themselves due to the influence of an external charge, creating regions of positive and negative charge.

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How does a negatively charged rod attract a neutral object?

The rod repels electrons within the object, causing them to move to the far side. This creates a positive region closer to the rod, resulting in attraction due to opposite charges.

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Why does the force of attraction outweigh the force of repulsion?

The force of attraction between opposite charges is stronger because the distance between the oppositely charged regions is smaller than the distance between the similarly charged regions.

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Grounding a sphere

Connecting a charged object to the ground allows excess charge to flow to the earth, neutralizing the object.

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Why does the positive charge spread uniformly after removing the rod?

The positive charges are no longer held in place by the nearby negative charge of the rod, so they distribute themselves evenly across the surface of the sphere.

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Inductive charging: no charge lost

The process of charging an object by induction does not remove any charge from the inducing object.

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What happens to the electrons in a neutral sphere when a negatively charged rod is brought near it?

The free electrons in the neutral sphere are repelled by the negative charge of the rod and move away from it, creating a region of positive charge closer to the rod.

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Study Notes

Electrostatics and Electric Fields

  • Charges Repel/Attract: Different materials (glass, plastic, wool, silk) rubbed together develop electric charges. Like charges repel (e.g., glass rod rubbed with wool repels another glass rod rubbed with wool). Unlike charges attract (e.g., glass rod rubbed with wool attracts a plastic rod rubbed with fur).

  • Charging by Induction: A charged object brought near an uncharged conductor induces charges in the conductor. The charges on the conductor are separated; the side nearest the charged object acquires the opposite charge, and the further side acquires the same charge as the inducing object. This charge separation allows charging without direct contact.

  • The conductor is connected to ground. Electrons leave to balance the charge. The connection is removed. The object now holds opposite charge to the initial charged object.

  • The charged object is removed and the induced charge distributes evenly.

  • Electric Field: Describes the electrical environment of a system of charged particles. An electric field specifies the force on a unit positive test charge at a given point in space.

  • It's a vector quantity, and its properties are determined by the charge distribution, and it's independent of the test charge.

  • The magnitude depends on the distance between the charges.

  • The notion of an electric field is essential for understanding time-dependent electromagnetic phenomena (e.g., force between moving charges). The field allows us to account for delays in the interaction.

  • Electric Flux: Describes the extent to which electric field lines pass through a surface. Measured by calculating the product of the electric field strength and the projected area of the surface perpendicular to the field.

  • The direction of the associated area vector is along the outward normal for a closed surface.

  • Δφ = E • ΔS = E ΔS cosθ (product of the electric field strength (E), projected area (ΔS) and the cosine of the angle (θ) between the field and the surface normal)

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