Electrostatics Review

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An electron has ______ charge.

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a negative

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The charge on the left must be…

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positive because field lines always point from + to – charges.

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The triboelectric series shown has the top end labeled 'Positive' and the bottom end labeled 'Negative.' This means that things at the top end…

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Lose electrons easily and have a low electron affinity.

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Based on these electric field lines, the charges are…

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both positive.

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Simon says that when something is grounded, it always becomes neutral. Can you provide an example showing this isn't true?

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Grounding the electrophorus charged the pie tin positively.

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What is electrostatics?

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The study of electric charges at rest.

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Define electric charge.

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A property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field.

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What is the unit of electric charge?

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Coulomb (C).

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What is grounding in electrostatics?

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The process of transferring charge to the Earth, which can neutralize an object.

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What is the principle of conservation of charge?

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Charge can neither be created nor destroyed; it can only be transferred from one object to another.