Methods of Charging

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What is polarization?

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The charges in a neutral object separate due to a nearby charged object.

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What happens when a negatively charged balloon is brought near two cans?

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The negative charges in Can A move away from the balloon.

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What is the result when a negatively charged rod touches an electroscope?

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The electroscope becomes negatively charged.

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What are materials through which electrons move easily called?

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Conductors.

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What happens when a positively charged rod is brought close to a neutral electroscope?

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The electroscope becomes positively charged.

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What is the definition of a conductor?

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A material that allows electrons to move easily.

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What is the definition of an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electrons to move easily.

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What is charging by contact?

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Transferring charge by touching two objects together.

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What is charging by induction?

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Charging an object without direct contact, through the influence of a nearby charged object.

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What is the principle of conservation of charge?

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Charge cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred.