Electric Force and Electric Field Flashcard

Front

In induction, charges are ______ due to a nearby electric field.

Back

Rearranged

Front

During conduction, the direct transfer of charges occurs between ______.

Back

Objects

Front

If a substance has a higher number of electrons than protons on its surface, what type of charge does it have?

Back

A negative charge.

Front

In conduction, a charged rod touching a neutral object is an example of ______.

Back

Conduction

Front

What happens to electrons during friction?

Back

They transfer between objects.

Front

What is electric force?

Back

The attraction or repulsion between charged objects.

Front

What is an electric field?

Back

A region around a charged object where other charged objects experience a force.

Front

What is the unit of electric charge?

Back

Coulomb (C).

Front

What is the principle of conservation of charge?

Back

Charge cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred.

Front

What is polarization in the context of electric charge?

Back

The separation of charges within an object, leading to a temporary charge distribution.