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physics topic 10
Topic 10: Electric Charge and Current of Electricity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Q: What is electric charge? | A: Electric charge is a property of matter that causes objects to attract or repel each other. There are two types: Positive charge Negative charge |
| Q: What happens when charges interact? | A: Like charges repel Unlike charges attract |
| Q: What is electric current? | A: Electric current is the rate of flow of electric charge in a conductor. Unit: Ampere (A) |
| Q: What causes electric current in metals? | A: Electric current in metals is caused by the movement of free electrons. |
| Q: What is the formula for current? | A: I=Q/T Where: I = current (A) Q = charge (C) t = time (s) |