SNC1D PHYSICS: COUNTING CHARGES WS#2

If possible answer the following questions in the space provided. Otherwise use the back of this sheet.

NOTE: Î When charged objects touch they share the total charge.
Ï When an object is grounded all excess charges are removed so the object becomes neutral.
Ð Like charges repel, unlike charges attract & charged objects attract some neutral objects.

What charge is on the: Redraw the pith-ball and

(a) pith-ball? strip after they have
(b) vinylite? touched. What is the
charge on each of the
Would these attract or objects now?
repel? Explain.

What charge is on the: Redraw the pith-ball and

(a) pith-ball? strip after they have
(b) acetate? touched. What is the
charge on each of the
Would these attract or objects now?
repel? Explain.

What charge is on the: Redraw the pith-ball and

(a) pith-ball? strip after they have
(b) vinylite? touched. What is the
charge on each of the
Would these attract or objects now?
repel? Explain.

What charge is on the: Redraw the pith-ball and

(a) pith-ball? strip after they have
(b) acetate? touched. What is the
charge on each of the
Would these attract or objects now?
repel? Explain.

What charge is on the The conducting bar has

pith-ball? Would the 4 been allowed to make
electrons in the metal brief contact with the
co n d ucting bar be ground. Redraw the
attracted or repelled? electrons in the
Draw the electrons. conducting bar.

What charge is on the The conducting bar has

pith-ball? Would the 4 been allowed to make
electrons in the m etal brief contact with the
co nd uc ting bar be ground. Redraw the
attracted or repelled? electrons in the
Draw the electrons. conducting bar.