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Which scientist is credited with introducing the terms 'positive' and 'negative' to describe two distinct types of electricity?
Which scientist is credited with introducing the terms 'positive' and 'negative' to describe two distinct types of electricity?
- Benjamin Franklin (correct)
- Thomas Edison
- Nikola Tesla
- Isaac Newton
What is the study of charges when they are not moving referred to as?
What is the study of charges when they are not moving referred to as?
- Electrodynamics
- Electrochemistry
- Electrostatics (correct)
- Electromagnetism
From which Greek word does the term 'electricity' originate?
From which Greek word does the term 'electricity' originate?
- Proton
- Neutron
- Photon
- Electron (correct)
What is a basic characteristic of matter that causes electrical processes?
What is a basic characteristic of matter that causes electrical processes?
What did Benjamin Franklin use to collect electricity from stormy clouds?
What did Benjamin Franklin use to collect electricity from stormy clouds?
What is the unit charge of electrons?
What is the unit charge of electrons?
Which century did Benjamin Franklin experiment with charges in?
Which century did Benjamin Franklin experiment with charges in?
What are the two opposing unit charges found in most materials?
What are the two opposing unit charges found in most materials?
What is a neutral atom's balance of electrons and protons?
What is a neutral atom's balance of electrons and protons?
'Electrostatics' is also known as what type of electricity?
'Electrostatics' is also known as what type of electricity?
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Electricity Basics
- Benjamin Franklin is credited with introducing the terms 'positive' and 'negative' to describe two distinct types of electricity.
- The study of charges when they are not moving is referred to as electrostatics.
- The term 'electricity' originates from the Greek word "ēlektron", meaning amber.
- The basic characteristic of matter that causes electrical processes is the presence of charged particles, such as electrons and protons.
- Benjamin Franklin used a kite to collect electricity from stormy clouds.
- The unit charge of electrons is -1.6 x 10^-19 C.
- Benjamin Franklin experimented with charges in the 18th century.
- The two opposing unit charges found in most materials are positive (protons) and negative (electrons).
- A neutral atom has a balance of electrons and protons, with the number of electrons equal to the number of protons.
Alternative Terms
- Electrostatics is also known as static electricity.
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