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Which material is most likely to gain electrons?
Which material is most likely to gain electrons?
A material that readily gives up electrons will become positively charged.
A material that readily gives up electrons will become positively charged.
True
What is the name of the process by which objects gain or lose electrons?
What is the name of the process by which objects gain or lose electrons?
Charging by conduction
Charging by conduction occurs when two objects with ______ amounts of electric charge come in contact
Charging by conduction occurs when two objects with ______ amounts of electric charge come in contact
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Which is a scenario where charging by conduction can occur?
Which is a scenario where charging by conduction can occur?
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The electric charge is neutralized in the two pieces of metal after they come in contact.
The electric charge is neutralized in the two pieces of metal after they come in contact.
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Study Notes
Charging by Contact
- One material is more likely to attract extra electrons, and become negatively charged while the other material is more likely to give up electrons and become positively charged.
- Example: hair and a comb are both neutral, but when rubbed together, the atoms in the comb gain electrons, and the atoms in the hair lose electrons.
Charging by Conduction
- Occurs when two objects with different amounts of electric charge come in contact, and electrons move from one object to the other.
- This can occur between a charged object and a neutral object, or between two charged objects.
Neutral vs. Charged Objects
- The electric charge is not neutralized in the two pieces of metal after they come in contact, but they have the same type and amount of charge.
- Electrons always move from the object with a larger negative charge to the object with a smaller negative charge (or a positive charge).
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Test your understanding of electrostatic charging methods, including charging by contact and conduction. Learn how neutral and charged objects interact and the principles of electron movement in various scenarios. Perfect for physics students exploring the fundamentals of electricity.
