Electrostatics and Coulombs stuff Flashcards
1
Q
Static
A
Electrical charges at rest
2
Q
Positive Charge
A
Objects having more positive net charges than negative
3
Q
Negative Charge
A
Objects having more negative net charges than positive
4
Q
Proton
A
Positive charged particle in nucleus of atom
5
Q
Electron
A
Negative charged particle loosely held around atom
6
Q
Coulomb
A
Unit of charge measurement amp seconds
7
Q
Friction
A
Charge increase or decrease by moving contact
8
Q
Conduction
A
Charge increase or decrease by contact
9
Q
Induction
A
Charge increase or decrease by non-contact
10
Q
Electrostatics
A
Basic law that states unlike charges attract & like repel
11
Q
Power Formula
A
Current x volts
12
Q
Kilowatt
A
1000 watts
13
Q
Kilowatt - hour
A
Unit of power usage from electric companies
14
Q
Joule
A
Energy watt: Watt = 1 joule/1 sec
15
Q
Horsepower
A
746 watts
