Electric Force

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Electric Charge Noun

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[ee-lek-trik charj]

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Electric Charge

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A fundamental property of matter that can be either positive or negative, causing it to experience a force.

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Example: Arrows show how positive and negative charges create electric fields that push or pull objects.

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Neutral Adjective

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[noo-truhl]

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Neutral

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Having no overall electric charge due to an equal balance of positive and negative particles within an object.

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Example: The image shows a neutral atom with equal protons and electrons, explaining electric neutrality.

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Electric Force Noun

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[ee-lek-trik fors]

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Electric Force

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The force of attraction or repulsion that exists between electrically charged objects or particles due to their charges.

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Example: Arrows show attraction and repulsion between charged particles.

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Repel Verb

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[ri-pel]

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Repel

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To push away or force apart, which is the action that occurs between two objects with like electric charges.

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Example: Two magnets with like poles facing each other push away, showing repulsion.

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Attraction Noun

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[uh-trak-shuhn]

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Attraction

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The force that pulls objects together, which occurs between two objects that have opposite electric charges.

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Example: Opposite poles of magnets attract each other, demonstrating the force of attraction.

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Static Electricity Noun

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[stat-ik ee-lek-tris-i-tee]

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Static Electricity

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An imbalance or buildup of electric charges that remain stationary on the surface of an object.

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Example: Negative charges on a balloon attract positive charges on a wall, demonstrating static electricity.

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Friction Noun

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[frik-shuhn]

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Friction

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A method of generating an electric charge by rubbing two objects together, causing electrons to transfer between them.

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Example: A child pushes a box, showing friction as a force opposing motion with arrows.

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Induction Noun

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[in-duhk-shuhn]

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Induction

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The process of charging an object without direct contact by bringing a charged object nearby, causing charge rearrangement.

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Example: A charged rod causes charge rearrangement in a nearby sphere, demonstrating induction without direct contact.

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Polarization Noun

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[poh-ler-uh-zey-shuhn]

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Polarization

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The separation of positive and negative charges to opposite sides within a neutral object or its atoms.

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Example: The image shows a water molecule with positive and negative charges separated, illustrating polarization.

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Static Discharge Noun

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[stat-ik dis-charj]

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Static Discharge

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The sudden and rapid flow of electric charge from one object to another to neutralize an imbalance.

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Example: Electrons jump from cloud to ground, creating a lightning bolt.