Lesson: Static Electricity High School Physics

Physics

In this lesson, we will learn how to describe the forces experienced by electrically charged particles and objects.

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Q1:

An acetate rod is rubbed with a cloth duster, giving the acetate rod a net positive charge and the duster a net negative charge.

Which object has gained electrons?

Which object has lost electrons?

Q2:

Two positive charges will each other. Two negative charges will each other. One positive charge and one negative charge will each other.

Q3:

What are the two types of electric charge called?

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