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is a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or
dynamically as a current
electricity
a secondary energy source that can be generated
from primary sources such as fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewable resources like
sunlight, wind, and hydropower.
electricity
the flow of electric charge
electricity
The
unit of measure for electric charge is
coulomb
the unit of measure for the flow of
electric charge is measured in
amperes
the force that drives the electric charge
voltage
voltage is measured in
volts
opposes the flow of the electric current
resistance
resistance is measured in
ohms
2 types of electricity
static and dynamic electricity
the result of an imbalance between negative
and positive charges in an object. These charges can build up on the surface of an object until they find a way to be released or discharged.
static electricity
the flow of electric charges through a
conductor; in other words, an electric current.
dynamic electricity
Electrification of objects occurs when they gain a
net positive charge
or a net negative charge
An object may be electrified in _ ways:
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When two objects are rubbed together, electrons may transfer from one object to the other.
The object that gains electrons becomes negatively charged, while the object that loses electrons
becomes positively charged.
friction
friction: the object that gains electrons becomes _____, while the object that loses electrons
becomes ______.
negatively charged, positively charged
When a charged object comes into direct contact with a neutral object, electrons transfer between them. This results in the neutral object acquiring the same type of charge as the charged object.
Conduction
In this method, a charged object is brought near a neutral object without touching it. This causes a redistribution of charges within the neutral object, creating regions of opposite charges.
induction
study of stationary or resting electric charges
electrostatics
the attractive or repulsive force between two electrically charged objects
electrostatic force
the electrostatic force between two charges is directly proportional to the product of their quantities and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them
coulomb’s law
the steady flow of electric charges or the flow of electrons from atom to atom
dynamic electricity
more commonly known as the electric current or electricity
dynamic electricity
electrons in the more remote orbitals experience ______ from the nucleus and are also repelled by other electrons, more loosely bound.
less force of attraction