ELECTROSTATICS

REVIEW
TECIA CHRISAR RIVERA
When is an object positively charged?
•Positively Charged Objects – more protons than electrons
•Negatively Charged Objects – more electrons than protons
•Neutrally Charged Objects – same number of protons and
electrons
Law of charges states that, “ ____________ charges repel.
__________ charges attract.”
The comb is negatively charged while the paper is neutral (charges are polarized).
If we bring the comb near the paper. What is the predicted interaction?
INSULATOR VS CONDUCTOR
MERCURY
INSULATOR VS CONDUCTOR
WATER
INSULATOR VS CONDUCTOR
WOOD
Conductors are materials that permit electrons to flow freely
from particle to particle.
Materials in which charges are not free to move about are
called electrical insulators.
Methods of Charging

When rubbed against each other, which will become positive/

negative?
Rubber balloon vs silk
Methods of Charging

When rubbed against each

other, which will become
positive/ negative?
Rubber balloon vs silk
Methods of Charging

When rubbed against each other, which will become positive/

negative?
Silicone vs cellophane tape
Methods of Charging

When rubbed against each

other, which will become
positive/ negative?
Silicone vs cellophane tape
Methods of Charging

When rubbed against each other,

which will become positive/
negative?
Silver vs copper
Methods of Charging

When rubbed against each other,

which will become positive/
negative?
Silver vs copper
Methods of Charging

When rubbed against each other, which will become positive/

negative?
Human hair and glass
Methods of Charging

When rubbed against each

other, which will become
positive/ negative?
Human hair and glass
Methods of Charging

Which of the following is an example of charging by conduction?

a. A negatively charged cloth is in contact with a neutral sphere.
After the charging process, the sphere becomes negatively
charged.
b. A negatively charged balloon was brought near a neutral
sphere. Charges in the sphere are polarized.
c. A silk cloth was rubbed against wool.
Charging by Conduction – involves the contact of a charged object
to a neutral object.
Methods of Charging

Which of the following is an example of charging by induction?

a. A negatively charged rod is in contact with a neutral sphere.
After the charging process, the sphere becomes negatively
charged.
b. A negatively charged balloon was brought near a neutral
sphere. Charges in the sphere are polarized.
c. A silk cloth was rubbed against wool.
Charging by Induction
For example, a negatively charged rod is placed near (but without
physical contact) a neutral sphere.
Laboratory
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Glass rod
Laboratory
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