TOPIC 10.2 Conservation of Charge and the Process of Charging

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What can cause the net charge or charge distribution of a system to change?

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The presence of, or changes in, the net charge or charge distribution of other systems.

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How can the net charge of a system change?

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Due to friction or contact between systems.

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What is induced charge separation?

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It occurs when the electrostatic force between two systems alters the distribution of charges within the systems, resulting in the polarization of one or both systems.

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Can induced charge separation occur in neutral systems?

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Yes, it can occur in neutral systems.

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What causes a change to a system’s net charge?

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A transfer of charge between the system and its surroundings.

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What does the charging of a system typically involve?

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The transfer of electrons to and from the system.

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When will the net charge of a system remain constant?

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Unless there is a transfer of charge to or from the system.

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What is grounding?

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Electrically connecting a charged system to a much larger and approximately neutral system (e.g., Earth).