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temporary science 17 notes for mideterms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is charge a physical or chemical property? | physical |
| like charges repel, or push away, and opposites attract | law of electric charge |
| the force between charged objects | electric force |
| What is charging by friction? | rubbing |
| Conduction? | direct contact |
| Induction? | not direct contact (induces) |
| Can charges be created? Why or why not? | no because they move from atom to atom, conservation |
| What instrument can you use to check if an object is charged? | electroscope |
| electric charge at rest on an object | static electricity |
| Who came up with the theory of acrylic rods bending water? | Benjamin Franklin |
| rate at which charges pass a given point | electric current |
| What is the unit for electric current? | amperes |
| What is resistance expressed in? | ohms (omega sign) |
| How is resistance affected by temperature? | increases because electrons get in the way |
| Thickness? | less atoms to get around |
| Length? | short is easier because less distance |
| What are the two types of cells? | wet and dry |