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ch.17 electricity jp

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Law of electric charge like changes repel and opposite charges attract
Electric Force force between charged objects
Electric field region around a charged particle that can exert a force on another charged particle
3 ways to “Charge It” p. 424 friction, conduction, induction
Conservation of Charge no charged are created or destroyed
How can a charge be detected? electroscope
Conductors material in which charges can move easily
Examples of conductors copper, silver, aluminum, and mercury
Insulators material in which charges cannot move easily
Examples of insulators plastic, rubber, glass, wood, and air
Static Electricity buildup of electrical charges on an object
Electrical discharge loss of static electricity as charges move off an object
Lightning most dramatic example of electrical discharge
Lightning Rods pointed rod connected to the ground by a wine
Grounded provides path for electrical charges to travel to earth
Dangerous places when it is lightning include trees, open areas, beach, and golf course
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